Here’s how MMA stars pranked us on April Fools 2019
April Fools, which goes down on April 1 each year, is not an easy day for MMA fans.
Every time this date rolls around, our social media feeds are inundated with false headlines — and many of us take the bait.
Worse still, April 1 has previously featured real headlines that are so bad that we wished they were jokes, like the latest cancellation of a long-awaited lightweight bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson.
This year’s April Fools was a doozy for MMA fans. Dozens of top fighters took to social media to troll us with fake headlines, and as always, many of us forgot to think twice.
Here are some of the best pranks from April 1 this year.
Just like I did with my Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey @ProperWhiskey, I will now take over the Rosé wine business. Introducing Champ Champ Rosé @ChampChampRose, the finest Rosé in the world!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 1, 2019
Sláinte 🌹 pic.twitter.com/wWmSjvWFyf
Congratulations to our Founder @TheNotoriousMMA on launching Champ Champ Rosé @ChampChampRose 🥃🌹 pic.twitter.com/3087hDxh6q
— Proper No. Twelve (@ProperWhiskey) April 1, 2019
FINALLY!! see you all #UFC239 #trilogy 👌🏼
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) April 1, 2019
I said YES!!!!!!😍😍😍❤️💍 #enganged #itsofficial
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) April 1, 2019
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.#jk #aprilfools 😘😂 pic.twitter.com/31k9IZT1XZ
As you guys know, I've been really into pro wrestling lately. This Thursday I'll be making my debut with Lingerie Fighting Championships in Vegas at The Nerd! pic.twitter.com/RoS6lRsdM9
— Roxanne Modafferi (@Roxyfighter) April 1, 2019
I finally address my future after Wrestlemania https://t.co/hDskERYkQr
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) April 1, 2019
I was wrong! Earth-grown, organic, whole foods are not optimal for human health and performance. It is best to consume synthetic chemicals and avoid entire categories of micronutrient dense foods like fruit and veggies. Also, consider starving yourself most of the day. #April1
— Mike DOLCE (@TheDolceDiet) April 1, 2019
Without a doubt, the most involved April Fools prank this year came from former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor, who filmed a promotional video announcing his latest business venture: Champ Champ Rosé. In the end, of course, this business launch proved to be little more than a clever marketing ploy for Proper Twelve — an actual McGregor business.
What was your favorite April Fools prank from an MMA fighter this year?
This article first appeared on BJPENN.COM on 4/2/2019.
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