Jon Jones continues to poke Daniel Cormier, "Thor" star Chris Hemsworth shows off his boxing skills — this and much more on Monday's social media roundup.
Jon Jones teases Daniel Cormier
Jon "Bones" Jones continues to engage with Daniel Cormier. Jones tweeted on the six-year-anniversary of their first clash at UFC 182. Unlikely as it may be but could "DC" be tempted to come out of retirement for the trilogy fight?
Stipe is your rival I’m your superior.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) January 3, 2021
Chris Hemsworth shows off boxing skills in workout video
Chris "Thor" Hemsworth showed his fighting prowess in a workout video he released. The Marvel star is an avid MMA fan and showed his boxing ability for us all to wonder how "Thor" would do in the Octagon.
Chris Hemsworth brought some thunder on the mitts--
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) January 2, 2021
(via @ChrisHemsworth) pic.twitter.com/Abd1fZtLwf
Unsurprisingly, Logan Paul saw someone with boxing gloves on and felt obliged to call him out.
I’ll fight him after mayweather https://t.co/kIqkYlb9fz
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) January 2, 2021
Henry Cejudo calls out Ryan Garcia, says he will "shine my shoes"
Henry Cejudo has called out Ryan Garcia after Garcia defeated Luke Campbell by knockout. Would you rather see Cejudo in a boxing ring or Garcia to enter the Octagon?
U bent the knee yesterday once yesterday against cambell . I’ll make you shine my shoes @KingRyanG pic.twitter.com/5rN4TyPlap
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 3, 2021
This comes after Cejudo also poked fun at reigning bantamweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo by calling him a "rent a champ."
I see you are an expert on blowing because your last fight sucked. And this is your fighter of the year @danawhite ? I’d knock is ass out in 1 and that is 1 minute! #rentachamp @Daico_Deiveson pic.twitter.com/N6li9OfPV6
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 2, 2021
Valerie Larouda celebrates being the "hottest" fighter
Valerie Larouda is undefeated in Bellator and a phenom in Taekwondo but when co-hosts of "Believe You Me" Michael Bisping and Luis J Gomez called her the "hottest" fighter in MMA, her professional accomplishments didn't factor into their decision. She seems thrilled anyway going by her Instagram.
Fighters look forward to 2021 and what it may bring
My ride or die. 2021 Bonnie & Clyde ---- pic.twitter.com/iv2H4Xkx9s
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) January 2, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov enjoying time with his brother
"The Eagle" seems pretty settled spending time with his family. A sign perhaps that he may well be comfortable being retired.
Khamzat Chimaev in good spirits despite fight cancellation
Khamzat Chimaev may be without a fight after his bout with Leon Edwards was canceled again, as he returned home to Chechnya.
Javier Mendez taking style tips from Luke Rockhold
Javier Mendez has spent years giving Luke Rockhold tips in the Octagon for his fights but going by his latest post, maybe he's been taking fashion tips now from Rockhold?
Darren Till spends quality time with his son
Darren Till wasn't considered for the fighter of the year after a mixed 2020. Perhaps father of the year would be more adequate for him going by his latest Instagram post!
Rizin FF 26 main event full fight
Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Kai Asakura faced off again in a rematch that saw Horiguchi make his return from a 15-month layoff to challenge Asakura for the bantamweight championship.
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