Ever since UFC’s top boss Dana White revealed the long-anticipated showdown featuring Khamzat Chimaev, it has become an incredibly intriguing affair. Chimaev being undefeated yet will surely be a showstopper in his upcoming bout against another middleweight aspect, Paulo Costa.
Since this intense battle is in the cards, the fans would surely be on pins and needles, considering the entire setup. Well, not only Chimaev but the name of BJJ great Gordon Ryan is also raging among the MMA pundits. Another tale has surfaced after Chimaev’s name got used against that of Ryan in a YouTube video.
Sean O’Malley Picks Gordon Ryan Over Khamzat Chimaev
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The #2 bantamweight starlet Sean O’Malley expressed a tiny yet blunt notion regarding Khamzat Chimaev. While discussing a hypothetical contest between Chimaev and Ryan in a grappling setup, O’Malley chose the BJJ great over ‘Borz’. He expressed his statements on his YouTube channel and added no filter to it as he went quite boldly, considering Chimaev. He quoted, “potentially that would be (pause) I feel Gordon might f**k him up. Khamzat’s got options. It’s good.”
An anticipated grappling contest between the war machines at ADCC is truly on fire. Even Sean O’Malley had no two ways about it, as he straightway backed Gordon Ryan. Although there is a history of moderate social media banter between the two combatants, it will be interesting to see how this feud develops.
Will this gentle feud ignite further?
The two have exchanged rather polite internet insults, with both men challenging the other to a submission grappling contest. Gordon Ryan has experienced terrible digestive problems for years, but in recent months, the condition has gotten noticeably worse. Considering the same Chimaev cut to chase as he challenged Ryan for a grappling match after he could heel.
Chimaev quoted, “I’m coming for him. Ryan? What’s his name? Gordon Ryan, brother. You got sick. Soon I hope you get healthy and I met you brother, on the mats.” ‘The King’ found out about Chimaev’s callout and chose to respond to the rising UFC star on Instagram.
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While the feud is potentially mild right now, it will be interesting to see how it turns into bad blood. While discussing uncertain matchups in the world of MMA is not a novel concept, it has even become quite customary to compare fighters from different weight classes. This time, it was the base of a captivating beef between Gordon Ryan and Khamzat Chimaev. What do you think? How will this beef play out? Let us know in the comments.
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