Off the again of his gorgeous submission win at UFC 308, unbeaten middleweight, Khamzat Chimaev was noticed celebrating with Chechen Head of State, Ramzan Kadyrov — whom he not too long ago described as his “large brother” after his victory over former champion, Robert Whittaker.
Chimaev, who improved to 14-0 in a single day, entered final evening’s potential title eliminator towards former gold holder, Whittaker because the quantity 13 ranked divisional contender, turned in a dominant win over the Auckland-born striker.
Submitting the previous with a ferocious face crank contained in the opening three minutes of their 5 spherical pairing, Khamzat Chimaev appeared to fracture numerous teeth as well as Whittaker’s lower mandible with the submission effort within the first spherical, en path to his newest victory within the Octagon.
Khamzat Chimaev celebrates with Ramzan Kadyrov after UFC 308 win
And staking his declare for a shot on the middleweight crown, presently held by undisputed champion, Dricus du Plessis, footage emerged within the aftermath of UFC 308 showing Chimaev celebrating his success with Kadyrov, who has been accused of quite a few human rights violation within the Republic of Chechnya, in addition to main anti-gay purges within the area.
Carefully related to the reputed Chechen warlord, Khamzat Chimaev made his intentions to struggle for the middleweight title in his subsequent outing off the again of final evening’s win over Whittaker, nevertheless, present champion, du Plessis warned he has what it takes handy him his first-ever combined martial arts loss.
“Really feel actually sorry for Rob (Robert Whittaker) he regarded tremendous prepared however that is the struggle sport effectively carried out on efficiency,” Dricus du Plessis posted on his official X account. “Khamzat (Chimaev), that being mentioned, I can’t wait to take your 0.”
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