Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 has put him in contention for a title shot in his next fight.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was impressed by Chimaev’s performance, especially his brutal rear-naked choke that shattered Whittaker’s teeth. Rogan believes that a title shot against current champion Dricus du Plessis is the only logical next step for Chimaev.
During his Fight Companion podcast for UFC 308, Rogan described Chimaev as a “scary ass motherf*cker” with exceptional grappling skills.
Chimaev, originally a welterweight contender, moved up to middleweight due to weight-cutting issues. Rogan commended this decision, noting Chimaev’s dominance in the middleweight division.
With his impressive win over Whittaker, Chimaev’s future in the UFC looks bright, potentially leapfrogging other contenders like Sean Strickland for a title shot.
Rogan emphasized Chimaev’s potential at 185 pounds, highlighting his prowess in the division.
Despite Strickland’s claim to the next title shot, Chimaev’s performance at UFC 308 may have solidified his position as the top contender in the middleweight division.
Rogan praised Chimaev’s victory as “super, super impressive,” reflecting the sentiment shared by many fans and analysts.
As the UFC deliberates on the middleweight title picture, fans eagerly await Chimaev’s potential matchup against du Plessis, with no official announcement yet on the date or location of the fight.