MMA News Roundup: Ian Garry Hosts an Open Workout Hours Before His UFC 292 Fight; Joe Rogan Praises Terence Crawford; Fans Up in Arms Against Khamzat Chimaev for His Controversial Act

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This week’s news starts off with a trendsetting display by the Irish MMA star Ian Garry. The fighter took to his Instagram to announce a public meet and greet/workout session at a popular Irish pub in Boston before his UFC 292 Fight Night. Social media also bore witness to Joe Rogan’s appreciation of the iconic boxer Terence Crawford. Sometimes, however, amidst all the positivity, social media becomes a place of scrutiny as well. This was the case for Swedish fighter Khamzat Chimaev as fans took to Instagram to question his political associations.

Irish MMA Star Ian Garry follows through on his promise of a public workout session in a pub

The rising Irish MMA star Ian Garry was recently stormed by fans outside of his bus. Ahead of his UFC 292 fight against Neil Magny, Garry invited a group of fans to an Irish pub to join him in an open workout. The fighter posted a video of the interaction on his Instagram account. He captioned it, “Open work out, q&a, meet and greet, whatever the f**k you wanna call it I’m going down to @a.t.okeeffes Irish pub, Boylston street at 8pm tomorrow. Boston Come! Friday 8pm AT O’Keefes”.

The fighter pulled through on his interesting proposition and spent the night training at the pub. The session, which doubled as a fan meet and greet as well, turned out to be one of the more interesting occurrences in this week’s MMA happenings. After the event concluded, ‘The Future’ posted about the event to his Instagram again and said, “I will never forget this.” The event left the fans enthralled and the fighter grateful before the intense showdown ahead of him.

Joe Rogan is all praise for “undisputed” Terence Crawford

In a recent Instagram post following his JRE podcast session with Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, UFC commentator Joe Rogan openly expressed his deep admiration for the boxing champion’s remarkable achievements. With genuine enthusiasm, Rogan offered his praises in a caption accompanying the post, hailing Crawford’s exceptional feats.

The caption read: “40-0, first man to be a 2 division undisputed champion and one of the coolest motherf**kers alive, the great and powerful @tbudcrawford“. Terence Crawford has now ascended as the undisputed boxing champion in two weight divisions. His triumph over Errol Spence Jr. extended Crawford’s undefeated record to an impressive 40 wins. The Instagram post by Joe Rogan stands as a testament to Terence Crawford’s exceptional prowess in the boxing world. Rogan’s post highlights his remarkable accomplishments and solidifies his status as a respected figure in the sport.

Khamzat Chimaev lands in more trouble online following his latest post on the platform

Swedish MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev has landed in the middle of a controversy due to his connection with Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov, the Chechen Republic’s Head. Kadyrov, known for attending UFC events with his family, raises eyebrows because of his contentious reputation.

Chimaev’s 2022 social media posts featuring him training with Kadyrov’s sons sparked reactions. Some shots showed Kadyrov’s sons landing punches on Chimaev during intense sparring. The responses, however, have been a mix of concerns and criticism about Chimaev’s affiliation with a polarizing figure.

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Under a recent post with Dustum, Kadyrov’s son, one fan commented, “Obviously one of kadyrov’s people runs this page for khamzat. But if they keep this up I won’t be surprised if khamzat is banned from fighting in the states due to his relationship with this family”.

Critics fear this association might affect Chimaev’s career, especially in places like the United States. Fans worry it could tarnish his reputation and hinder his progress in the sport. The authenticity of the connection has also been questioned, as fans wonder about the reasons behind it.

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