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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 30: Khamzat Chimaev of Sweden reacts after his victory over Li Jingliang of China in a welterweight fight during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 30: Khamzat Chimaev of Sweden reacts after his victory over Li Jingliang of China in a welterweight fight during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Khamzat Chimaev is, without a doubt, the hottest property of the UFC as of right now. An enthralling mixture between being forged out of champion material as well as having the possibility to skyrocket PPVs, ‘Borz’ is on his way to greatness in the MMA world.
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The Swede has defeated all of his opponents in the UFC. Apart from just defeating them, he has achieved his victories in style. And as we know, charisma and talent in the UFC are the right mixtures to the potion of greatness.
‘Borz’ has earned a shot against Gilbert Burns due to his dominant performances. Talking about title shot implications, Chimaev shed light on his conversation with Dana White on ‘The Triple C & Schmo’ show.
“Yeah, he told us. Me and him was a meeting with Dana a couple of days ago… He said after that fight, people want to see you on the for the title. I said…let’s go. I’m ready for, I think it’s mine next, because in like out 10 fights, 10 finishes and I this guy gonna take his head is over.”
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He further continued, “And one wrong, and what what they’re gonna say now, people? Now they say, like he didn’t beat somebody under 10. Who cares about that sh**? I don’t know, he’s number two (Gilbert Burns) when I take his head. What they’re gonna say?”
Beating a former title challenger will be a massive boost for Chimaev’s title shot aspirations.
Khamzat Chimaev vs Kamaru Usman: Title fight shenanigans
Khamzat Chimaev vs Kamaru Usman would be an amazing welterweight fight for the ages. The dominance and backstory that both fighters have forged seem like cultural legends.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 28: Khamzat Chimaev of Chechnya walks on stage during the UFC 267 press conference at Etihad Arena on October 28, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
If both fighters were to face each other, MMA audiences would be in for a grappling delight. Even if they engage in a standup contest, fans would be in for a treat. However, all of this depends on whether ‘Borz’ can claim his fifth UFC win at UFC 273.
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Also, Usman would need to beat Leon Edwards to retain his belt.
What would you make of Khamzat Chimaev fighting Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title?
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