Fans know Khamzat Chimaev for his exceptional fighting style. Some of his biggest highlights include man-handling and rad-dolling his opponents as he wishes to. With that in mind, UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes that he can do something that Conor McGregor could never do.

After months and months out of action, Khamzat Chimaev will return to the Octagon at UFC 294. The event, which will be held in Abu Dhabi, will have ‘Borz’ going head-to-head against Paulo Costa. It will be his first fight in the middleweight division. Similarly, Daniel Cormier and Ryan Clark were reviewing and talking about some of the best non-champion fighters, and the former double champion shared his opinion about the undefeated Swedish fighter.

Daniel Cormier claims Khamzat Chimaev will “redefine” fighting

‘DC’ made his thoughts clear about Chimaev. He, and even Ryan Clark, believe that ‘Borz’ is currently the best fighter on the roster who is not currently a champion in the UFC. “I think the best fighter that’s not holding the championship right now [is] Khamzat Chimaev.” Moreover, Cormier also praised Chimaev’s fighting style.

Trending

MMA News Roundup: Conor McGregor Calls for “Lifetime Ban” on Ryan Garcia, Alex Pereira Says Jiri Prochazka Next, Jon Jones Confirms Interest in ‘Poatan’ & Tom Aspinall

May 03, 2024 11:15 AM EDT

Devin Haney Gives Conor McGregor a Fitting Response After “Lifetime Ban” Demands for Ryan Garcia Post Failed PED Test

May 03, 2024 11:50 AM EDT

How Did Francis Ngannou’s Son Die? All We Know So Far About 15-Month-Old Kobe’s Death

April 30, 2024 12:32 PM EDT

“Literally Some Random Loser”- Jon Jones Finally Breaks Silence on Latest Controversy, Faced With Serious Allegations

May 02, 2024 07:40 PM EDT

Canelo Alvarez Rings the Alarm Bells for Nate Diaz as Boxer Drops In at Jorge Masvidal’s Camp One Month Before Fight

May 03, 2024 07:40 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

The discipline of Mixed Martial Arts has undergone significant evolution throughout the years. Consequently, numerous pioneers in fighting have emerged, including Royce Gracie, Georges St-Pierre, and Mark Coleman. Similarly, Daniel Cormier posits that Khamzat Chimaev has the potential to become another one of these distinguished fighters.

“Dangerous”- Nate Diaz’s Teammate Believes “Bad Blood” Between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa Edges UFC 294 Fight in UFC Star’s Favor

“This kid is going to redefine what fighting is… I think that in the right matchups at 185, this is a guy [who can win the] championship,” said the Hall of Famer. He also believes that there is one aspect in which Chimaev could surpass Conor McGregor.

Cormier claims ‘Borz’ can surpass Conor McGregor

‘The Notorious’ has been one of the most successful fighters in the history of the UFC. He was the promotion’s first-ever two-division simultaneous champion and is still one of the biggest draws in the sport. However, he has never been the pound-for-pound champion. That is what makes Daniel Cormier believe that Khamzat Chimaev can be the one to do that. He said, “This may be the guy. Conor always talked about it. I think Khamzat Chimaev may make it a reality and he could hold a championship at 205 pounds as he gets older.”

Furthermore, Daniel Cormier also stated that the Swedish fighter’s style and his abilities at the Octagon can make him a champion, not only at light heavyweight but also at heavyweight. “I think that with this kid’s fighting style, his ability, he could win at light and he could at heavy. He is the definition of pound-for-pound,” said the former champion.

Fans are eager to see Khamzat Chimaev back in action. It will be his first fight in over eleven months at UFC 294. Moreover, it will be a fight in a new division. There is a lot of pressure on ‘Borz’ ahead of his return. It seems like he has a lot of pressure to defeat Paulo Costa. What do you think? Will Chimaev emerge victorious at UFC 294? Drop your comments below.

WATCH THIS STORY: Conor McGregor Being The Best Daddy In The World