UFC Fighter, Who Dropped Dwayne Johnson’s Iconic Line on Daniel Cormier, Sets His Sight on Mike Tyson for Inspiration

UFC Noche quickly became a really controversial main event for the promotion. The fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso being declared a draw was something that the fans just couldn’t comprehend. The UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby also seemed taken aback by the results when it was told to him in the ring before being announced. However, UFC lightweight fighter Charlie Campbell’s post-win, in-ring interview did lighten the situation a little.

Campbell’s monicker is ‘The Cannibal’ and people have often wondered why he is referred to as that. Now, it seems Campbell has something in mind –  a way to justify the name that he is often called and it is in relation to former boxing champ and legend Mike Tyson. He sure is drawing a lot of attention to himself lately. First Dwayne Johnson and now Mike Tyson?

Charlie Campbell’s nickname – Says he might need to pull a Mike Tyson

Charlie Campbell has been making headlines after he made his UFC debut at UFC Noche. Not only did he win his first fight against Alex Reyes in spectacular fashion, but he also caught the attention of the fans in his post-fight interview with UFC legend Daniel Cormier. Now, he has made a controversial statement yet again and this time, his reference is boxing legend Mike Tyson.

On The MMA Hour, Campbell said, “I might have to [Mike] Tyson somebody just to really slice it up.“. While there are a number of things he could have meant, one can assume that what the UFC lightweight fighter was referencing, was the incident where Tyson bit off the ear of his then-rival and boxing legend, Evander Holyfield, in a boxing bout. 

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Cambell is coming fresh off a win at Noche UFC and his next opponent hasn’t been announced yet. He has a 7-2-0 record in the UFC currently. However, whoever his next opponent may be, needs to watch out.

Charlie Campbell makes UFC Noche memorable as he drops iconic Dwayne Johnson line on Daniel Cormier

After securing a win over his opponent, Charlie Campbell decided to make a statement. UFC and WWE entered a merger recently and Campbell took the opportunity to give Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson a shoutout – and he did it in style.

Campbell asked Daniel Cormier what he thought of his boxing skills. As Cormier was about to answer, Campbell, in classic ‘The Rock’ style, said, “It doesn’t matter what you think“, taking the former UFC champ by surprise. He then proceeded to say, “Shout out to Dwayne Johnson, ‘The Rock’. I’m a huge fan. Put me in a movie or something.“.

Dwayne Johnson took this sportingly and laughed at Campbell’s antics. With the UFC-WWE merger being the new big thing, it is yet to be seen what the future holds for both sports, but more importantly, what is in store for Charlie Campbell in the future? A WWE contract? Or a movie offer? Let us know what you think.

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