Why Khamzat Chimaev Smashes Everyone

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Why Khamzat Chimaev Smashes Everyone

Lionel Rivera's MMA Podcast

54 minutes 57 seconds

9 months ago

Why Khamzat Chimaev Smashes Everyone

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Khamzat Chimaev is one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history. This UFC documentary explores the rise of Khamzat Chimaev, his journey from Chechnya to Sweden to become a dominant freestyle wrestling phenom, and his transition from wrestling to MMA. Khamzat Chimaev made his A debut in May of 2018, beginning a dominant 6-fight win streak in a few organizations including Brave CF before Khamzat Chimaev made his UFC debut on fight island in July of 2020. Khamzat was able to submit John Phillips with a darce choke in round 2. Khamzat then made UFC history by returning to fight 10 days later against Rhys McKee, earning a first round TKO. Less than 2 months later at middleweight, Khamzat knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in 17 seconds. This propelled Khamzat Chimaev to superstardom. However, a health scare would prevent Khamzat from returning to the UFC until October of 2021, where Khamzat submitted Li Jinglang in round 1 of UFC 267. Another long layoff would lead to Khamzat Chimaev beating Gilbert burns at UFC 273 via unanimous decision. Soon after, Khamzat Chimaev controversially missed weight ahead of his match against Nate Diaz, getting his fight scrapped and instead Khamzat faced Kevin Holland at UFC 279 where Khamzat submitted Holland with a darce choke. Khamzat's next 2 fights would be spaced wide apart due to several issues. Khamzat was scheduled to face Paulo Costa but instead faced Kamaru Usman on short notice at UFC 294, winning a decision against the former UFC welterweight champion. Khamzat earned his UFC title shot by submitting Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, cementing himself as one of the most dominant fighters on the planet.