Khamzat Chimaev Sends Strong Message to Doubters
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Chael Sonnen includes Bo Nickal in his list of desired opponents for new UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
Chimaev’s strategy against Du Plessis has been criticized by some, but not many have gone as far the champ’s longtime enemy, Paulo Costa, with their reactions. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, the Brazilian boldly claimed that Chimaev could “kill” MMA if he repeats the manner in which he won on August 16.
Reinier de Ridder recently called for a middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 321. de Ridder has been on an impressive run
UFC CEO Dana White expressed a willingness to grant Chimaev his wish if he's serious about it. If it comes to fruition, de Ridder thinks he is the correct contender to be standing on the other side of the cage.
An astonishing stat showed just how one-sided the UFC 319 main event was. Khamzat Chimaev landed over 500 punches, but he’s still facing criticism for being ‘boring’ in the aftermath of his career-best victory.
Russian UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich told Telecomasia.net that he doesn’t see Khamzat Chimaev having prospects in the heavyweight division after Chimaev’s win over Dricus Du Plessis.
Paulo Costa ripped Khamzat Chimaev's title-winning performance at UFC 319.