C. Weidman (photo) challenges K. Chimaev. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @chrisweidman
In the incessant search for a new opponent, Khamzat Shimaev has found it difficult to remain active in the UFC. Considered a new phenomenon in the organization, the Swede has been making victims since his debut with the company's gloves. Observing the athlete's success, Chris Weidman accepted the challenge and stated that he would face Chimaev next year.
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“Chimaev needs humility and I would love to give him that. In January, I'm in. UFC, make it happen”, wrote Weidman, on his account on 'Twitter'.
Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg), Chris went through a turbulent phase in his career. The athlete, who was once at the top of the category and is known for having overtaken the legendary Anderson Silva, faced a sequence of five defeats in six appearances.
Weidman, however, managed to recover in his last performance, in August, when he surpassed Omari Akhmedov by points. The triumph over the Russian, however, does not erase the American's recent negative record. Chris still needs to prove that he is capable of performing at a high level and a victory over the sensation of the moment could propel him back into a future title shot.
Khamzat debuted in Ultimate in July this year. In his first engagement, the Swede submitted John Phillips in the second round. 10 days later, Chimaev was back in the octagon to face rhys mckee. This time, a knockout in less than four minutes.
Placed in the field for the third time in two months, the Swede, in September, confirmed his talent in the triumph over Gerald meerschaert, when he ran over the veteran in 17 seconds.
This guy Chimeav needs some humbling would love to do that. January I'm in! @ufc make this happen.
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) October 16, 2020
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