Joe Rogan, the popular UFC commentator and podcaster, recently had high praise for rising star Khamzat Chimaev on his podcast. During a conversation with UFC star Brendan Allen, Rogan discussed Chimaev’s impressive performance and rapid rise in the UFC.
Chimaev, also known as ‘Borz’, recently claimed the UFC middleweight championship with a dominant victory over Dricus du Plessis. However, the talented fighter is not content with just one division and has his sights set on becoming a two-division champion. His next goal is to move up to the light heavyweight division after one more fight in the middleweight division.
Rogan expressed confidence in Chimaev’s ability to move up a weight class, citing his height and exceptional wrestling skills as key assets. He specifically praised Chimaev’s grappling ability, emphasizing the difficulty of facing a fighter of his caliber.
In a recent interview with ESPN MMA, Chimaev called out current UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, who has been focused on a potential fight with Jon Jones. Despite Chimaev’s eagerness to face Pereira, he believes that the UFC is not interested in making that matchup happen. Chimaev also asserted that Pereira is aware of the skill gap between them and is avoiding the fight as a result.
The potential clash between Chimaev and Pereira has generated significant buzz among MMA fans, but it remains to be seen if the fight will come to fruition. Chimaev’s confidence in his abilities and willingness to take on top competition make him a formidable force in the UFC’s middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
As Chimaev continues to make waves in the MMA world, fans eagerly anticipate his next move and the challenges he will face on his quest for UFC gold in multiple weight classes.
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