Khamzat Chimaev has been a reckoning force in UFC. He has finished all four of his UFC fights. Also, these performances were in two separate weight divisions. During the short UFC run, ‘Borz’ become one of the most avoidable fighters on the UFC roster. However, Neil Magny stood out as the only fighter who showed a constant interest in fighting Chimaev.
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In a recent interview with MMA journalist James Lynch, Magny made another call out to ‘Borz‘. Apart from picking on the undefeated welterweight, Magny also touched upon the Oscars 2022 fiasco.
On the Will Smith-Chris Rock saga, Magny said, “You look at a guy like Will Smith, who did what he did. I think the biggest question a lot of people aren’t asking is why? What would make Will step so far out the character to a point that he walked onto the stage and thought it was appropriate to slap another man.”
Magny wondered why a figure like Will Smith, who has been in Hollywood for eternity and perhaps heard a million jokes in his lifetime, snapped at the moment.
“It’s not his first time having someone say a joke which was pretty mild in my opinion about your loved ones, your family. What is he going through? What’s on his mind that made him feel that was an appropriate reaction.”
However, Magny didn’t give any statement about whom he thought was in the wrong in the whole situation.
Could we see Khamzat Chimaev vs. Neil Magny?
Khamzat Chimaev is fighting Gilbert Burns on April 09 at UFC 273 PPV. If Chimaev prevails in the high-profile bout, he might challenge for the UFC welterweight championship in his next bout. Thus, a win rules out the matchup.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 26: Khamzat Chimaev of Chechnya celebrates after his TKO victory over Rhys McKee of Northern Ireland in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
However, if Chimaev comes short in his next bout; A potential showdown between the two is on the horizon. Especially with Magny coming off a win and tieing the all-time win record of perhaps the GOAT in MMA, Georges St-Pierre. Magny also set the record for most wins (13) via decision in the UFC.
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What do you think of Neil Magny’s comments? Is the real reason behind the Oscars’ controversy with Will Smith and Chris Rock getting overlooked? Share your thoughts in the comments.
