Big E joins the Khamzat Chimaev hype train after UFC 267
WWE Champion Big E is the latest to be on board with the Khamzat Chimaev hype train after his UFC 267 performance. Ever since coming to the UFC last year in 2020, Chimaev has won all four of his fights in spectacular fashion.
After seeing his most recent performance against Li Jingliang. Big E took to Twitter to share his reaction on the fight where he said:
“I’m so on board the @KChimaev hype train! Absurd performance. #UFC267”
Big E was certainly amazed by Chimaev’s performance and let everyone know that he is onboard with the Swedish fighter’s hype train. After winning his fourth consecutive fight, Chimaev has certainly added more to the buzz surrounding him.
Chimaev fought three times in two months last year and ended all of his fights before even entering the round three. The 27 year old has certainly announced himself in spectacular fashion in the UFC.
Did Khamzat Chimaev take home $50,000 bonus?
Chimaev alongside Glover Teixeira took home the performance of the night bonus which bagged him an extra $50,000. The 27 year old proved that the hype was real after beating the best fighter out of China in the history of the UFC within the first round.
Chimaev submitted Jingliang with a rear naked choke in the first round even before the Chinese could’ve managed to have a single strike. It is worth noting that all four of his victories in the UFC have come via finishes.
It will be interesting to see who Chimaev fights next. To take a look at all the winners and bonuses from the UFC 267, check out: UFC 267 winners and bonuses: Who all got the $50,000 bonus from the PPV?
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