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“Proper Zero”- Khamzat Chimaev’s Jibe at Conor McGregor Amid Humongous 100M Milestone Has Fans in Splits

Published 07/26/2023, 7:37 AM EDT

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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.

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.

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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.

Nevertheless, Chimaev’s Twitter post brought forth polarizing reactions from the MMA faithful.

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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:

Another compared the two drinks:

One Twitter user commented on his training:

One user related it to his Gilbert Burns fight:

Another suggested a bout to settle it:

One user asked:

Another mocked Chimaev

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One fan gave his analysis:

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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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Kanishk Thakur is an MMA writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate in political science from Delhi University, his love for writing and MMA made him want to be part of telling the story of the sport. His journalist mother and love for philosophy and research inculcated a staunch rationalism in him, and the need to substantiate every statement he makes with good evidence.
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Amal Joyce