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We already have more drama going into UFC 294.
On Wednesday afternoon, Usman spoke to the media about taking his fight against Khamzat Chimaev on short notice.
Via MMA Junkie
“I think he’s as advertised,” “He’s very tough, he’s big, he could strike, he could wrestle, he can grapple, he can do it all. So can I. I think he’s as advertised, but you don’t know until you know.
“Ignorance is bliss sometimes. I give him all the props in the world. He’s definitely done everything he needed to do with what he’s been presented with, but iPhone Pros don’t fit in certain pockets. You might need just a regular iPhone. They both take good pictures, and they both work just fine.”
After his media session, Usman attended the UFC 294 open workouts in front of a crowd. Usman appeared to cut short his workout, and fans are speculating on whether or not he injured his knee, which he’s had issues with in the past.
Kamaru seems to have said something popped during his open work out for UFC 294
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— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) October 18, 2023
Usman denied anything was wrong with his knee and chided people for reporting about it.
This is why no one reads this shitty ass blog. At what point while I was lightly drilling did you hear me say that to Justin. Stop with the clickbait you idiots 🙄🙄
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 18, 2023
Update: Justin Gaethje chimes in on the controversy.
He said I’m good or something like that. I thought he hit his head on the mat. I asked him if he hit his head in this clip when we got up and he said no 👊
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) October 18, 2023