There are very few additions to the MMA lexicon, but every now and then a word or saying earns a spot on the exclusive list. Well, ladies and gentlemen, the time has come to officially welcome something new.
Raul Rosas Jr.’s “Chiwiwis” has taken the MMA world by storm, and after hearing it echo in chants at the Sphere during UFC 306, it’s safe to say it’s here to stay.
“Chiwiwis” joins Alex Pereira’s “chama,” George St-Pierre’s “I’m not impressed by your performance,” Jorge Masvidal’s “three-piece and a soda,” and many others as official MMA phrases. But what does “Chiwiwis” actually mean? Where did it originate? How is it properly used? Those are just some of the questions fans are wondering about given the novelty of the word.
