issue 220
September 2025
Fighters Only’s social media editor, Paul Browne, picks out his highlights from the past month on MMA social media.
MERAB TAKES CARDIO TO NEW HEIGHTS
Hills? Pssf! Merab has upgraded to skyscrapers, posting footage of himself shadowboxing on top of a Shanghai high-rise. With a man with the best cardio in the game, it’s more of a warm-up jog for his solar-powered gas tank, where the whole world is his treadmill.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNpMEC-y1LM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
JON JONES TAKES ONE IN A BILLION SHOT
When Dana White said the chances of Jon Jones fighting at the White House were “a billion to one,” most fighters might have sulked. Not Jones. Instead, the GOAT hit X with a response that was equal parts motivational speech and mic drop. Whether this fight ever happens or not, Jones just reminded the world he’s always been the long shot who made it look inevitable.
https://x.com/FightersOnly/status/1957802195820179783
KHAMZAT PROMISES WHITE BELT TREATMENT
There were promises to make the former ONE champ “look like a white belt,” sending fans into a frenzy. Half the replies were believers picturing Khamzat mauling through another name, while the other half swore RDR’s grappling could finally test the Chechen wrecking ball. Either way, it’s the kind of trash talk that writes its own promo poster.
https://x.com/FightersOnly/status/1957710355469124077
DOLPHIN HEAD SCRIPT WRITES ITSELF
A dolphin head insult was so oddly specific that fans had no choice but to run with it, firing up memes, gifs, and dolphin emojis flooded the replies faster than a SeaWorld splash zone. Whether it was genius trash talk or just pure Irish banter, sometimes all it takes is a weird nickname to make a beef go viral.
https://x.com/paulhughesmma/status/1955735777025122589
FIGHTERS ONLY STIRS THE POT
When we shared Paddy Pimblett’s jab about Arman Tsarukyan being a “posh little rich boy,” Arman went full scorched earth in reply. Fans instantly piled in, some backing Arman’s grind, others reminding him that Paddy’s star power is the real currency. Whatever side you’re on, this beef is heating up faster than Paddy’s post-fight pizza order.
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