11 days ago

Gerald Meerschaert Recalls Khamzat's Trash Talk In Empty UFC Hallway Before 2020 Fight

The UFC middleweight recalled a COVID-era backstage run-in with Chimaev, saying the contender got “in my face” with no cameras around. “There’s nobody here—he’s just doing it for the love of the game,” Meerschaert said, noting a “language barrier” and constant interruptions. After Chimaev walked off, Meerschaert laughed that his coaches were “all the most polite,” leaving him confused.