Michael ‘Venom’ Web page thinks Khamzat Chimaev is rapidly evolving into a way more harmful fighter.
Making his promotional debut not lengthy earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic shut every part down, Chimaev made waves by selecting up three finishes in eight weeks — the mixed time being lower than the size of a single MMA spherical. Tragically, Chiamev’s momentum was dropped at an abrupt halt after changing into in poor health with COVID and seeing his well being swiftly decline.
After an extended battle that had him contemplating retirement, ‘Borz’ made a full restoration and a triumphant in October 2021, incomes one more first-round stoppage towards Li Jingliang.
Since then, Chimaev has picked up 4 extra wins, every yet one more spectacular than the final.
Talking with Purple Nook MMA, Web page provided his evaluation of the Chechen’s newest quickfire end of Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, suggesting that Chimaev’s performances have gotten extra measured, permitting him to combat at a constant tempo for 3-5 rounds — when mandatory.
And a Khamzat Chimaev that may go a full 5 rounds with ease is a really harmful Khamzat Chimaev.
“He did not seem like he is normally a Crash Bandicoot. Round one like just non-stop going crazy. This time, he seemed more composed. He’s in positions, he is picking his shots. Like, Khamzat, that could go five rounds. That’s dangerous for anybody in that division. That Khamzat there it was impressive to see his growth and intelligence in that fight” (h/t Sportskeeda).
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Khamzat Chimaev doubtless subsequent in line for a shot on the middleweight title
After smashing his means by ‘The Reaper’ in Abu Dhabi, ‘Borz’ is probably going the subsequent man in line for a shot on the UFC middleweight title — simply as quickly as reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis settles some excellent enterprise with Sean Strickland.
Total, Chimaev is an ideal 14-0 in his combined martial arts profession, eight of these wins coming contained in the Octagon. Alongside the way in which, he’s picked up a slew of noteworthy wins towards former champions and title challengers corresponding to Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
