Khamzat Chimaev Ranks Fighters From 1-10, Labels Robert Whittaker, Leon Edwards Easy Matchups

Booked to make his return to motion on the finish of subsequent month, Khamzat Chimaev seems greater than assured of toppling incoming foe, Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 — labelling him and ex-welterweight titleholder, Leon Edwards the simpler matchups out there to him at the moment.

Chimaev, who at the moment dons the quantity twelve rank within the official middleweight ranks, most not too long ago improved to 13-0 again in October of final yr, touchdown a controversial majority choice win over former welterweight titleholder and pound-for-pound primary, Kamaru Usman.

And pulled from a June return in opposition to the above-mentioned, Whittaker at UFC Struggle Night time Riyadh earlier this summer time, Chimaev was compelled from the pairing amid a reported “violent” sickness, with former-foe, Ikram Aliskerov changing him on short-notice.

Khamzat Chimaev lists Robert Whittaker, Leon Edwards as straightforward fights for him

Slated to return on the finish of subsequent month within the co-main occasion of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Chimaev has listed a number of fighters whom he ranks from 1-10 when it comes to problem for him to defeat — together with incoming opponent, Whittaker, long-time rival, Leon Edwards, and present heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.

“Khamzat Chimaev charges fighters from 1-10,” Championship Rounds posted on X. “1 being a straightforward battle and 10 being a troublesome battle.

Sean Strickland = 5

Israel Adesanya = 5 to six

Robert Whittaker = 3 to 4

Leon Edwards = 2 to three

Shavkat Rakhmonov = 5

Jon Jones = 9″

Hoping to safe a title battle with defending middleweight kingpin, Dricus du Plessis sooner or later with a victory in opposition to ex-champion, Whittaker, AllStars MMA staple, Chimaev not too long ago traded barbs with the South African maestro on social media this month — forward of a possible showdown for the middleweight championship within the close to future.