Former champion points out Khamzat Chimaev's main flaw that cost him the belt at UFC 328.

Khamzat Shimaev in fight against Kamaru Usman No. UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFCKorea

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Kamaru Usman believes that the reasons for the defeat de Khamzat Shimaev No. UFC 328 They go beyond what was presented inside the octagon. The Chechen faced Sean Strickland in the main fight of the event, held last Saturday (9), and ended up being defeated by the judges' decision. For the Nigerian, the result could have been different if the athlete had a head coach by his side.

During an appearance on the 'Pound4Pound' podcast, Usman raised questions about Chimaev's team structure, especially during the intervals between rounds. The former champion highlighted the lack of clear leadership in the corner, pointing out that the fighter seemed not to receive consistent strategic guidance throughout the fight.

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"Between rounds, who is his coach? Who is giving him sensible instructions?" Arman Tsarukyan"Who is his main coach, a fighter still trying to fight his way to the title?" he said. Kamaru Usman.

Finally, the Nigerian emphasized that, despite Chimaev's enormous athletic potential, the absence of a head coach capable of organizing and integrating all his skills may be limiting his development. According to him, establishing a solid bond with an experienced technical leader would be fundamental to taking the fighter to a new level within the sport.

"Khamzat Shimaev He has all this athletic ability. What he's lacking is a head coach. A connection between Khamzat and finding a coach who can bring all of that together could take Khamzat to the next level,” concluded the Nigerian.