UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman tells former foe Jorge Masvidal that he's the one who indeed runs Miami — Fightful has you covered on why Usman claims to be the king of Miami as well as some of the best social media moments from the day that was in combat sports.
Kamaru Usman Tells Jorge Masvidal That He Runs Miami
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman's rivalry with the "BMF" champion Jorge Masvidal has reached a boiling point.
Usman defeated Masvidal in the main event of UFC 251 to successfully defend his title but the Nigerian-born champion wasn't satisfied with his performance. Usman would call out the aforementioned Masvidal following the former's knockout of Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 as well as going as far to tell ESPN, that Masvidal no longer can claim to run the city of Miami.
There’s a new Mr. 305, according to Kamaru Usman --
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 18, 2021
(via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/nnIRqUfQdn
Alexander Volkanovski Debuts Cooking Show
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has decided to branch out his brand outside of the octagon.
The Australian-born champion started a YouTube channel and has debuted his new cooking show "Cooking With Volk".
Episode 1 of Cooking with Volk is now LIVE on my YouTube channel. Link to watch the video and subscribe is just below.https://t.co/Z1MPoEGWO1 pic.twitter.com/lJQI6ryAgh
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) February 18, 2021
Aljamain Sterling Enjoys Cheat Meal Ahead Of Weight Cut
UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling took to Twitter to let the world know that he's enjoying his final cheat meal ahead of his weight cut for UFC 259.
Nothing wrong with a small cheat meal! -- Диета Мороженое! --
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 18, 2021
•#IceCream #Мороженое #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/NlKqm7RSJR
Sterling, 31, faces UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan as part of a championship triple-header at UFC 259 on March 6.
Luis Pena Calls Out Fan For Betting Complaint
UFC lightweight Luis Pena doesn't care if you lose money betting on or against him.
Pena, 27, got submitted by Khama Worthy at UFC Vegas 4. A performance that didn't sit well with a certain Twitter user who apparently had quite a bit of money on Pena winning the bout.
------ I don’t care ---- pic.twitter.com/qhrPmYkqjf
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) February 18, 2021
Stephen Thompson Wants Kamaru Usman Next
Former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson has his eyes set on another shot at UFC gold.
Following a bit of a skid after losing to then champion Tyron Woodley, "Wonderboy" has put together back-to-back decision victories against Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal. In his eyes, those performances have Thompson ready to challenge UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) February 18, 2021
Michael Chiesa Set To Commentate LFA's 100th Event
UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa is hoping to expand his brand outside of the UFC's octagon.
"Maverick" has been announced as part of the commentary team for LFA's 100th event on February 19.
It’s such an honor to be calling the fights for @LFAfighting’s 100th event. I’m super excited to work alongside @rkruck for this STACKED card with the flyweight title on the line in the main event! Park City, Kansas, here I come!!#LFA100#LFAnation@UFCFightPass@EdSoares https://t.co/Rxxpiq6cpa
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 17, 2021
Amanda Nunes Bulking Up Ahead Of UFC 259
UFC women's bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes will defend her featherweight title against former Invicta FC champion Megan Anderson during the co-main event at UFC 259.
Ahead of her next title defense, "The Lioness" has apparently planned to put on some more muscle before she steps into the octagon.
---- #UFC259 @evertonVVxtreme pic.twitter.com/ftYL0Adreq
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) February 17, 2021
Jan Blachowicz Predicts His UFC 259 Fight
The main event of UFC 259's title triple-header will see UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz defending his title against UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
The Polish-born champion predicted a spectacular knockout finish of Adesanya when speaking with "The Godfather of MMA".
Jan Blachowiz predicts he will KO Israel Adesanya via head kick. pic.twitter.com/GbjkicE3AY
— The Godfather of MMA (@MmaGodfather) February 17, 2021
UFC Honors Germaine De Randamie And Angela Hill During Black History Month
The UFC took to Twitter to continue their celebration of Black History Month by honoring former UFC women's featherweight champion Germain de Randamie as well as perennial UFC contender Angela Hill.
Trailblazers of the sport.
— UFC (@ufc) February 17, 2021
We look at @IronLadyMMA & @AngieOverkill's historic moments. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/2ENU8q7EOL
Ben Askren's Trainer "K9" Makes Prediction For Boxing Bout
Former UFC contender as well as ONE Championship & Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren is making the transition to boxing on April 17 when he faces YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Askren's trainer for the bout, Cornelius "K9" Bundrage decided to make his prediction for the aforementioned bout.
K9 makes his prediction for April 17. @triller pic.twitter.com/28EINBJy25
— Funky (@Benaskren) February 17, 2021
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