Chimaev vs Jinliang Targeted for October

[Mentallooser]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mmajun...geted-mma-fight-booking-matchup-abu-dhabi/amp

What does Sherdog think of this matchup? I think it is a decent test for Chimaev. If he can dominate that matchup, then he might really deserve the hype. If he loses...maybe not.

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

Rooting for Jin

 

[blastoff]

Chimaev should wear a "Free the Uyghurs" shirt at the weigh ins

Would be hilarious to see the reactions on social media and in China

 

[Mentallooser]

Chimaev should wear a "Free the Uyghurs" shirt at the weigh ins

Would be hilarious to see the reactions on social media and in China

How do you think ESPN/Disney would respond to that?

 

[blastoff]

How do you think ESPN/Disney would respond to that?

Not well, and they'd get lambasted by the public for it

 

[Axxo]

October too far away....

 

[Mentallooser]

October too far away....

It is far out there. I wonder if it is because of the covid of it all, or if they really want Chimaev in Abu Dhabi

 

[New Yorkido]

isn't he the best China has around that weight class? Poor leech being fed to the Wolf. Kong-fu leech will be squished!

 

[MeagoR]

Jin cathing him with ol Left Hook larries

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Chimaev should wear a "Free the Uyghurs" shirt at the weigh ins

Would be hilarious to see the reactions on social media and in China

Wow. Amazing. Would love to see more pressure applied in that way, but terrified that any athlete who goes there is gonna be forced to walk it back.

 

[ChinaMMABlog]

Chimaev is a stepping stone for the Leech.

 

[Slatersan]

It will definitely help legitimize Chimaev. Seems like a fitting opponent for both.

 

[SherdogWasNeverMyFriend]

Jingliang lost by UD to Magny not too long ago, so there's that. I like Leech, but this matchup doesn't make him any favours.

 

[RockyLockridge]

This is the right fight to make.

 

[Mentallooser]

This is the right fight to make.

I agree. I do wonder what a win means for either. Disproportionate gains to be sure

 

[Mmmmmmma1234]

Ufc must really be giving up on Khamzat hype, sending in the Leech to rip his eyes out.

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

Unleech the Chimaev.