MMA star Jeremy Williams ripped his tooth out and stomped on it as an intimidation tactic ahead of his third professional fight.
Williams was preparing to compete in his next meeting against rival Bryan Arocho at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando as part of his third appearance in the Combat Night promotion. The American, who fights out of The Jungle MMA and Fitness gym, was looking to continue his undefeated streak since turning professional in MMA, having already outpointed Noah Williams and Andrew Nelson.
Prior to the fight itself - which he won via second-round knockout - the pair stared each other down at an intense weigh-in which was soon to go viral. Williams decided, as an intimidation tactic, he would tear his tooth out of his mouth in a bid to scare his opponent. The American ripped it then dropped it to the ground and stomped on it.
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The MMA star shared the footage on his social media with the caption: "For everyone wondering if the 'toothless' guy won… here’s your answer. This is just the beginning, my rise is inevitable." He then turned to the small crowd inside the venue for the weigh-in and screams before turning back to his opponent in a brief glare to finish their intense stare-down.
His antics will go down as some of the most bizarre in MMA history, with some comparing his actions to the likes of Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Fans were quick to react to the incident, with one commenting: "Tooth replacement is going to cost more than the purse he is fighting for." Another agreed: "He knows he has got to pay for those himself right?"
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One fan even predicted a price he may have to pay, writing: "Why did he unscrew that implant, those aren't cheap he has just stepped on $700." Others were more supportive of Williams' actions, with one fan writing: "A showman with the skills to back it up. If you know you know, otherwise sit tight and tune in."
One fan agreed: "Express yourself no-one can tell you how to paint." One fan added: "This is awesome!" While another was also impressed: " I love this energy wow."
It even drew the attention of a UFC star Philip Rowe, who commented: "These kids try too hard." Williams will now likely go by the nickname 'Toothless' after his stunt, which has seen his profile grow dramatically since the victory.
