About to return to the octagon, Chimaev fires at Usman and Covington: 'they're nothing special'

K. Chimaev during weigh-in UFC 267 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

After a brilliant start in the UFC, with three victories in two months and an award for “Breakthrough Fighter of the Year” in 2020, Khamzat Shimaev He was away from the Octagon for more than a year due to complications related to Covid-19. This Saturday (30), the Swede returns to action against li jingliang, UFC 267.

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With victories distributed between welterweights (up to 77 kg) and middleweights (up to 83,9 kg), Chimaev chose to dedicate himself to the 77 kg division. With the aim of becoming champion, the Swede will have his eyes on the UFC 268, which takes place the week after his fight and promotes a rematch between the champion Kamaru Usman and the challenger Colby covington, by the category title. According to the 27-year-old fighter, however, neither fighter has anything special.

“Maybe it will go to a decision, maybe someone will get a knockout. They're both tough, but they're nothing special. Same thing, two wrestlers with a bit of striking”, said Chimaev in an interview with UFC Saudi.

Finally, the Swede spoke about what he hopes for his future and revealed his desire to win multiple belts in the UFC.

“I'm going to be the best fighter in this game. When I finish, I want to be remembered as the best fighter in the world, number one pound for pound and I want the belts. As many as possible, maybe two, maybe three”, concluded the Swede.

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