Michael ‘Venom’ Web page thinks Khamzat Chimaev is shortly evolving into a way more harmful fighter.
Making his promotional debut not lengthy earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic shut every little thing down, Chimaev made waves by choosing 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 yet one more first-round stoppage towards Li Jingliang.
Since then, Chimaev has picked up 4 extra wins, every another spectacular than the final.
Talking with Purple Nook MMA, Web page supplied 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 battle at a constant tempo for 3-5 rounds — when vital.
And a Khamzat Chimaev that may go a full 5 rounds with ease is a really harmful Khamzat Chimaev.
“He didn’t appear to be he’s usually a Crash Bandicoot. Spherical one like simply continuous going loopy. This time, he appeared extra composed. He’s in positions, he’s choosing his pictures. Like, Khamzat, that would go 5 rounds. That’s harmful for anyone in that division. That Khamzat there it was spectacular to see his progress and intelligence in that battle” (h/t Sportskeeda).
Khamzat Chimaev doubtless subsequent in line for a shot on the middleweight title
After smashing his method 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 reminiscent of Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
