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Following a frenzy of speculation and rumors about his upcoming fight against Kamaru Usman, a recent picture of Khamzat Chimaev has gone viral. The tweet has created an uproar among fans across social media, with followers chiming in with unique, sometimes over-the-top reactions. Amidst all this, what really stands out is Chimaev’s ‘bulk’ – it appears he has put on some serious weight!

The hype around a potential bout between the fighters has every UFC fan at the edge of their seats. Adding to the insignia, The ‘Borz’ even called out Kamaru Usman, mocking him as an ‘old’ fighter. Notable fighters like Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa have also joined in on the debates surrounding the matchup – voicing their opinions and predictions about the fight. But it seems that the drama around this fight is far from over!

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Fans can’t believe the massive ‘gains’ of Khamzat Chimaev ahead of a potential bout

Fans and followers of the UFC couldn’t believe what they were seeing – a ‘heavier’ Chimaev, donning a t-shirt with his own picture on it. Some found it too good to be true – others were simply in shock at the unusual spectacle. Flooding in tweets across social media, fans chimed in with their opinions on this sudden transformation.

 

Let’s take a look at some of the fan reactions to the recent picture of Chimaev:

“Bruh lol, this Usman fight is not happening at 170.”

“No chance he makes 170.”

As expected, some fans were having a hard time buying what the image presented – a bulky, and ostensibly lethal ‘Borz.’

A fan passed a sarcastic remark, commenting,

“This dude is channeling his inner cholo gang.”

Other netizens, pleasantly surprised by the transformation, chimed in with comments like,

“You can tell he is naturally way heavier than 170; he should move to 185 permanently.”

“Him vs. Usman is definitely happening at 185.”

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One fan seemed a bit concerned with the transformation’s aftereffects on Borz’s performance, stating,

“One of his greatest strengths was his cardio. I’m curious how much his cardio will be affected by all this weight.”

All-in-all, the fan reactions underscore the doubt among fans regarding Chimaev’s ability to make weight for the potential bout. Some even expressed concerns about the potential impact on his performance, particularly in terms of his renowned cardio.

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What do you think of Borz’s ‘Hulk-like’ transformation? Will this aid in the confirmation of the potential bout? Let us know in the comments below!

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