It seems more and more that fighters are using social media to try and book their next opponent. Check out the back and forth between UFC lightweights Josh Thomson and Ross Pearson, who agreed to put on a show. Unfortunately Thomson tweeted later that the UFC’s matchmaker denied his request. News then broke the day after that Thomson would face Tony Ferguson instead. Either way, it’s always fun to see fighters interacting on social media. Enjoy:
I want fight July where would u rather see me fight & who? #UFCGLASGOW or #UFCSANDIEGO Could I fill a Glasgow arena with crazy northerns??
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 28, 2015
@RossTheRealDeal @DiegoMaradobbn Ross, I love San Diego weather in July. Just an idea…..
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) March 28, 2015
“@THEREALPUNK: @RossTheRealDeal @DiegoMaradobbn Ross, I love San Diego weather in July. Just an idea” Weather will be perfect for a fight
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 28, 2015
@RossTheRealDeal @DiegoMaradobbn Let’s do it! My agent is calling Joe now so no need to waste anymore of my 140 characters talking about it.
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) March 28, 2015
@THEREALPUNK perfect
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 28, 2015
“@RossTheRealDeal: @THEREALPUNK perfect” I respect you and like you but I’m gonna knock your head off in San Diego.
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) March 28, 2015
@THEREALPUNK all I ask is u bring it
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 28, 2015
“@RossTheRealDeal: @THEREALPUNK all I ask is u bring it” You can bet your ass I’m gonna bring it. Judges don’t like me so not going there.
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) March 29, 2015
@THEREALPUNK don’t talk to me about judges
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 29, 2015
I’m gonna crush all your dreams fans… Joe Silva said he’s not interested in a fight between @RossTheRealDeal and myself. @ufc I tried!
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) March 29, 2015