A potential charity event featuring a fight between Sammy Hagar and Maynard James Keenan is reportedly being organized following a playful altercation that sparked interest among fans.
An Instagram page named Tour Training included a video of Hagar demonstrating his newly acquired skills by putting a BJJ fighter in a headlock, with Maynard James Keenan filming the encounter for ‘legal support purposes.’ The caption read:
“In a unique turn of events, Sammy Hagar was promoted to Black Belt in BJJ last night in LA. As soon as the knot was tied, he felt his new superpowers kick in and commenced with an a** whoopin’. Meanwhile, new BJJ Black Belt Maynard James Keenan filmed for legal support purposes. Following this incident, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has offered Sammy a WBC title fight in Cabo.”
Fans Eager For A Matchup
Interest in a match between Hagar and Keenan peaked when a user asked:
“When is Hagar vs. Keenan?”
To which Tour Training replied:
“Charity event in the works!”
Hagar’s Tool Concert Experience
In other recent news, the Red Rocker posted about his experience at a new Tool concert, providing fans with a glimpse behind the scenes. Hagar shared two photos on social media, one featuring Keenan and the other with Tool’s drummer, Danny Carey. Accompanying the images, Hagar expressed his excitement, stating:
“Tool, last night in Ontario f*cking killed it! A little after-show fun with Maynard James Keenan and Danny Carey.”
The Tool frontman also celebrated receiving his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in January 2024. His training partner Ty Gay shared the news on Instagram, highlighting the significance of this achievement for Keenan and the Jiu-Jitsu community. Keenan himself marked the occasion with a post, thanking those who supported him through his training journey.
You can see Hagar’s video here.
