Khamzat Chimaev’s ‘Crash Bandicoot’ Energy Gone

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 all the things 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 ailing with COVID and seeing his well being swiftly decline.

After a protracted battle that had him contemplating retirement, ‘Borz’ made a full restoration and a triumphant in October 2021, incomes one more first-round stoppage in opposition to Li Jingliang.

Since then, Chimaev has picked up 4 extra wins, every yet one more spectacular than the final.

Talking with Red Corner 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 crucial.

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 photographs. Like, Khamzat, that might 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 combat” (h/t Sportskeeda).

Khamzat Chimaev possible subsequent in line for a shot on the middleweight title

After smashing his way through ‘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 against former champions and title challengers akin to Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.