Khamzat Chimaev is among the most popular fighters in the UFC. Dana White revealed in an interview recently that ‘Borz’ is the fighter fans pester him about most, after Conor McGregor.
The Chechen has finished all his opponents except Gilbert Burns and claims to train four times a day. But, fans feel it has been _ long months since his last appearance in the cage. His undefeated record, wild trash talk, and colorful personality only add to his popularity. He defeated Kevin Holland in the first round at UFC 279. And proceeded to yell: “I’m coming for everyone. I kill everyone. I killed that guy.” during his octagon interview.
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The middleweight may not have been active in the ring for the past ten months- but has been active on social media, and feuding with Kamaru Usman. And the Chechen’s most recent victim was Conor McGregor.
Khamzat Chimaev mocks Conor McGregor on Twitter
On Twitter, Khamzat Chimaev uploaded a picture of alcohol-free Sparkling Rosé along with the caption “0/0” and tagged Conor McGregor. The Irishman owns part of Proper No. 12 whiskey brand, and has been actively promoting the brand through his social media. The Swedish national seems to be taking a shot at McGregor’s whiskey and ridiculing his incessant promotion of the brand.
0/0 @TheNotoriousMMA 😂 pic.twitter.com/QInQcjNz7R
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) July 24, 2023
Nevertheless, Chimaev’s Twitter post brought forth polarizing reactions from the MMA faithful.
Fans react to Khamzat Chimaev trolling Conor McGregor
Fan reaction to Chimaev’s trolling of ‘Notorious’ was mixed. Some found it funny, while others did not. and they let their opinions known in replies to the Chechen’s Tweet. Here is a snapshot of what they had to say:
One fan simply wrote:
Proper Zero
— MAKHACHEV.ETH (@abdussalaamMMA) July 24, 2023
Another compared the two drinks:
Who wins – Alcohol free Rosé vs. Proper 12?
— Fred 📈 (@fredrustler) July 24, 2023
One Twitter user commented on his training:
still tweeting instead of training is this not the guy who apparently trains 4 times a day? what happened to him till really sapped away the terminator borz smh
— Matty (@mattyh2003) July 24, 2023
One user related it to his Gilbert Burns fight:
That’s why you almost died when you fought Burns
— MiracleM96 (@Deli964) July 24, 2023
Another suggested a bout to settle it:
Talk in the cage if you can afford it Chimaev vs The Notorious
— Murad Hudaybergenov (@MuradHudayberg1) July 25, 2023
One user asked:
So, perfect score then?
— Tommy (@Dudemongous) July 25, 2023
Another mocked Chimaev
Bro flexing with sparkling grape juice 😂🤣😂🤣
— Power Slap Casual (@Nickthamighty) July 24, 2023
One fan gave his analysis:
Connor wins the twitter beef , khamzat fucking eats him in the cage
— Shannon Sinclair (@shanman1990) July 25, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev is an exciting and skilled fighter and a natural troll, which explains why he is so popular among UFC fans. What do you think about Chimaev’s trolling of Conor McGregor? Let us know in the comments section.
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