Off the again of his beautiful submission win at UFC 308, unbeaten middleweight, Khamzat Chimaev was noticed celebrating with Chechen Head of State, Ramzan Kadyrov — whom he lately described as his “massive brother” after his victory over former champion, Robert Whittaker.
Chimaev, who improved to 14-0 in a single day, entered final night time’s potential title eliminator in opposition to former gold holder, Whittaker because the quantity 13 ranked divisional contender, turned in a dominant win over the Auckland-born striker.
Submitting the previous with a ferocious face crank contained in the opening three minutes of their 5 spherical pairing, Khamzat Chimaev appeared to fracture quite a few enamel in addition to Whittaker’s decrease mandible with the submission effort within the first spherical, en path to his newest victory within the Octagon.
Khamzat Chimaev celebrates with Ramzan Kadyrov after UFC 308 win
And staking his declare for a shot on the middleweight crown, at present held by undisputed champion, Dricus du Plessis, footage emerged within the aftermath of UFC 308 displaying Chimaev celebrating his success with Kadyrov, who has been accused of quite a few human rights violation within the Republic of Chechnya, in addition to main anti-gay purges within the area.
Carefully related to the reputed Chechen warlord, Khamzat Chimaev made his intentions to battle for the middleweight title in his subsequent outing off the again of final night time’s win over Whittaker, nonetheless, present champion, du Plessis warned he has what it takes handy him his first-ever combined martial arts loss.
“Really feel actually sorry for Rob (Robert Whittaker) he seemed tremendous prepared however that is the battle recreation nicely accomplished on a superb efficiency,” Dricus du Plessis posted on his official X account. “Khamzat (Chimaev), that being mentioned, I can’t wait to take your 0.”
