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UFC World in Denial as Khamzat Chimaev Hunts Down His Doppelganger “Zhamkat Machiev” to Spar With

Published 02/16/2023, 12:57 PM EST

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Khamzat Chimaev is one of the most ruthless fighters in the UFC. Still unbeaten in professional MMA, the Swedish fighter looks to continue his winning streak in his upcoming bouts. Naturally a wrestler, ‘Borz’ dominates his opponents with his wrestling and grappling as he sets more and more records in the UFC.

Moreover, he has been sharpening his skills all around to be an all-rounded MMA fighter. The UFC welterweight also is a member of the Tiger Muay Thai gym. Chimaev looks to improve his Muay Thai in the gym and was recently seen in a viral video that fans have reacted to.

Fans react to Khamzat Chimaev sparring with his look-alike

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A viral video shows that Khamzat Chimaev is in Tiger Muay Thai gym. The UFC welterweight looks focused as he sparred with another fighter. However, UFC fans have made a striking observation in the video. Fans noticed that the fighter that ‘Borz’ is fighting against someone who looks somewhat like himself.

The fans have hence taken over the comment section with their own funny take on the video.

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One fan commented, “Khamzat Chimaev vs Zhamkat Machiev”. 

While another fan wrote, “When you choose the same character in EA UFC”.

 

Another social media user said, “When you play ufc 4 online and you both pick the same fighter”. 

Meanwhile, a fan added, “This unfair.. bro got shadow clones”.

Furthermore, a fan commented, “Man’s fighting himself”. 

An Instagram user said, Bro using shadow clone jutsu to get double xp”.

One confused fan added, “Which one is Khamzat”

Moreover, one more fan wrote, Khamzat sparring WishApp Khamzat”.

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Lastly, a social media user had another take on the video. They said, “Have him make weight for u next time”.

The fans clearly had some fun adding their opinion to the video as Khamzat Chimaev looks for an opponent to fight in the UFC.

Khamzat Chimaev hunting for fighter

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Khamzat Chimaev is currently not booked for any fight in the UFC. The UFC welterweight is hunting his ‘prey’ in his division as well as the middleweight division. However, even after callouts, ‘Borz’ is without an opponent in the near future.

The rumors of a fight between him and Colby Covington have been silenced. Moreover, even Robert Whittaker has denied any rumors about the fight. All in all, the future looks uncertain for the Swedish fighter.

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What do you think will happen with Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC? Who should he face next? Let us know in the comments.

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.
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Vineet Nandwana