Khamzat Chimaev has always turned the camera towards himself with his impeccable fighting skills. However, the Chechen Wolf’s hunger to fight in the Octagon has not been quenched yet. The welterweight contender boasts an undefeated record, too. Although he kept on itching to fight, he massively missed weight and had the fight scrapped during the UFC 279 PPV. The fighter was supposed to fight Nate Diaz, but instead left the fans in a disappointing light. However, the fighter never stopped flaunting his physique and stupefying the fans on social media. While many of the fans express their astonishment at the fighter’s gains, many others seem worried about him missing weight again. A similar case was seen when a recent picture of the Swedish fighter emerged on the internet.
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Chimaev’s new photograph has stunned the fans. With a massive look, fans give out their opinion about the fighter’s future. Nonetheless, the fact that he wished to compete in the middleweight category, seemingly adds up.
MMA world talks about Khamzat Chimaev’s new look
Recently, ESPN MMA shared an aesthetic picture of the ‘Borz’ on their Instagram. The Swedish warrior appeared massive in the post, as he flexed his big muscular arms. Although the photograph was taken in perfect lighting and probably right after getting pumped by workout, the physique seemingly looked to be absolutely stunning.
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Without a doubt, the mixed martial arts fans took over the comments section and blasted it with their opinions. Undeniably, many of the fans seemed to be amazed and in shock at the fighter’s massive arms. However, some of the fans expressed their worry about the fighter not making it in the welterweight division anymore. Nonetheless, the fans admitted that Chimaev would do well in the middleweight category.
Here is what fans had to say about the pumped up Chimaev:
- He’s unstoppable he’s a machine
- Ooof, watchout middleweight division!
- Didn’t he say he’s moving to 185
- Welterweight Khamzat is long gone
- Middleweight is better for him anyways
- bro is never making welterweight again
- chicken n rice power
- Idk about huge, but big for sure
Khamzat Chimaev missed weight in UFC 279
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The showdown between the Chechen warrior and younger Diaz brother was highly anticipated in the MMA universe. However, the fans faced nothing but disappointment as ‘Borz’ massively missed the 171-pound limit. Chimaev stood on the scale and weighed 178.5 pounds.
Without a doubt, the fans were left in anguish. The fight had a huge build-up and was hyped across all platforms. It was highly anticipated. However, missing the weight put the Wolf in a bad light for the fans. Although still a favorite and elite fighter, he hasn’t stopped itching to get an opponent.
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What are your thoughts about the new look for the Chechen Wolf? Do you think he’ll fare well if he moves to a higher weight category? Let us know in the comments down below.