MMA News Round-Up: Tony Ferguson Makes Jake Paul Offer, Dana White Derided for Routine Show, Khabib’s Coach Predicts UFC 284 Main Event

There have been some major advancements in the fast-paced world of MMA. This is why we are back with one edition of MMA Roundup to keep you updated on the most recent events from the MMA world. Noted UFC fighter, Tony Ferguson, wanted to keep himself connected to the fight world. ‘El Cucuy’ offered to coach the noted YouTuber boxer, Jake Paul ahead of his MMA debut for the PFL. The UFC boss, Dana White, was back with another coveted ‘F**kIt Friday’ video this week. But, it all turned out to be a shock as he and his viewers were both disgusted at the horrible dish. UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s coach, Javier Mendez, gave out his prediction on the hugely awaited matchup between Makhachev and the UFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.

Tony Ferguson eyed to have Jake Paul as a disciple

‘The Boogeyman’ is undoubtedly one of the most respected fighters of the UFC. With an eleven-year-long professional career in the UFC, Ferguson has amassed massive experience in the sport. Now, in the closing phase of his journey as a fighter, ‘El Cucuy’ intended a shift in his role in the world of fighting.

Ferguson made an offer to the noted YouTuber boxer, Jake Paul, announcing that he was available if the ‘Problem Child’ was looking for an instructor.

Ferguson took to Twitter and wrote, “Let me know when you need a good MMA coach Jake Paul. You can be one of my students- Champ.”

However, Paul didn’t have his say about this yet. But, it will be thoroughly interesting for the fans to witness if and how the ‘Problem Child’ reacts to Ferguson‘s offer.

Fans derided this week’s F**kIt Friday by Dana White which also left him disgusted

The UFC president, Dana White, put up a F**kIt Friday video this week on his Instagram. The dish featured was called ‘Baloney Pie’ by the UFC boss. White started off the video with his usual salutation and recipe for the dish. But all his excitement turned sour as he took the first forkful of the dish. White stated, “It’s fu**ing disgusting”. 

A lot of fans found the video hilarious. One of them wrote, “Lmao! I admire your boldness in trying some of these foods!”. While others chose to deride White regarding his infamous slap incident. Some of them replied with the same comment which read, “#SlapitFriday”.

Islam Makhachev’s coach gave his prediction for his coveted UFC 284 bout

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev‘s coach, Javier Mendez, is regarded by many as one of the best coaches in the UFC. Recently, the Mexico-born American coach appeared on a YouTube video of the known MMA coverage person, Helen Yee.

Mendez was asked to reveal his opinion about the coveted upcoming fight between the UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev, and Featherweight Champion, Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski. Makhachev‘s coach stated, “I am expecting a great fight between two great fighters and at the end of the day, Islam Makhachev is going to be the pound-for-pound best fighter in the UFC”.

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Mendez also implied that apart from having an incredibly strong ground game; Makhachev possesses superb striking capabilities as well, which would make this fight a truly enthralling one.

Some more MMA news

• The UFC has set up a possible enthraller of a fight for UFC 286. The London event would feature a significant matchup between the Italian Marvin Vettori and the Georgian Roman Dolidze

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• The UFC 283 pay-per-view card is all set to open with a Paul Craig vs Johnny Walker Light heavyweight bout. Whereas the prelim card will feature the coveted Maurício Rua vs Ihor Potieria bout.
• A Cynthia Calvillo vs. Loopy Godinez has also been worked out by the UFC who have decided to put it on the UFC 287 card. Lerone Murphy is also supposed to be locked up in the cage with Nathaniel Wood for a UFC 286 bout.