K. Nurmagomedov (left) praises K. Chimaev (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
It's not just Dana White and the MMA community who are delighted with the performances of Khamzat Shimaev. Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC lightweight champion (70,3kg), also has praise for the athlete. The Swede, who is compared to the Russian due to his fighting style and being undefeated in the sport, is being treated with affection by the organization and his next performance will be in the main fight.
At the press conference of UFC 254, Nurmagomedov praised and defended Chimaev, as he believes he deserved such a privilege, considers him one of the best in both the welterweight (77,6kg) and middleweight (83,9kg) and ready to face the top of these categories.
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“Of course you deserve it! Chimaev destroys all his opponents I don't know what the UFC will do with him, nor who his next opponent will be, but, in my opinion, he deserves a top-15 or top-10. Chimaev has to fight five rounds, against a tough opponent. If he wins, he has to face a possible challenger. That's my opinion. Ali told me that he will fight a difficult opponent and that is very important. Being in the main fight attracts a lot of attention. Chimaev is getting a great opportunity,” Khabib said.
The proximity of Khabib Nurmagomedov e Khamzat Shimaev It happened because of Ali Abdelaziz, who is the duo's manager and treats them both like members of his family. The Russian's next fight will be against Justin gaethje, on October 24th, valid for the lightweight belt. On the other hand, the Swede's next performance will be in the United States and in the main fight, but his opponent remains undefined. Demian Maia, Stephen Thompson e Neil Magny are the main candidates.
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