UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev secured a victory against Gilbert Burns in his last UFC match. The #3 welterweight contender was initially going to face UFC veteran Nate Diaz. However, he was unable to make weight for the fight. As a result, Diaz went on to win against Ferguson, while Chimaev faced Burns in a closer match than expected. In a recent development, Chimaev surprised fans by breaking character and describing UFC stars in a single word.
Speculation is growing as to who will be the perfect opponent for Chimaev‘s next fight. A recent video featuring a UFC legend sparked discussions on the topic, but no concrete information has been released yet. Fans eagerly await the announcement of Chimaev‘s next opponent and what promises to be another exciting match.
Famous for his abrasive personality and outspoken demeanor, Chimaev recently showed a softer side in a video. Despite his reputation for being tough and unyielding, the video revealed a candid and endearing side of the fighter. ‘Borz’s fans were happy to see this different side of him. It has only added to the excitement surrounding his future fights.
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Fans react to a contrasting video of Khamzat Chimaev
In a recent video, Chimaev shared his thoughts on various UFC stars in one-word terms. He referred to Colby Covington as a “Clown“, Jorge Masvidal as a “Fake Gangster“, Kamaru Usman as a “Good Fighter“, Shavkat Rakhmonov as a “Good Fighter“, and Alex Pereira as a “Scared Boy“.
That was not all. He further called Robert Whittaker a “Good Boy“, Sean Strickland a “Funny Guy“, and Conor McGregor as a “Showman“. These one-word terms offered a glimpse into Chimaev‘s personality and his thoughts on other fighters in the UFC.
Fans have not seen this side of Khamzat Chimaev before. However, it was well received. Here’s what the fans had to say:
A fan said: “Bro started blushing for rob”
One fan said: “This version of Khamzat is much better than the fake gangster Khamzat to be honest”
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Another fan said: “Kinda cool seeing him not be a damn “kill everybody” psycho. Also I don’t think Alex is scared of him at all lol”
Meanwhile, a fan said: “Nice representation of khamzats personality here, shows respect and is cheeky to cu*ts he doesn’t like”
Some fans said: “actually accurate”
Whilst one fan said: “Nicest thing anyone’s ever said about Conor”
A fan said: “no really in one word lmao.”
One fan said: “Surprisingly wholesome”
Uncovering the intimidating and candid sides of Chimaev
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The 28-year-old made headlines when he fought back-to-back within 10 days, securing victories in different weight classes. In post-fight interviews, Chimaev‘s confidence is evident as he declared he would “smesh” any fighter who stepped into the octagon with him. This bold declaration only adds to his already fearsome reputation.
Instead of his usual bold statements, Chimaev was seen describing UFC stars in a single word, displaying a different side of him that fans were not used to seeing. This video shed new light on Chimaev and added another layer to his character, further building excitement around his future fights.
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