Khamzat Chimaev Fires Back at Kamaru Usman’s Criticism in the Octagon
Kamaru Usman recently expressed his opinion that Khamzat Chimaev is not extraordinary inside the cage. This comes after their middleweight bout at UFC 294 last October, where Chimaev emerged victorious with a majority decision, handing Usman, who is now 36 years old, his third consecutive loss in the cage.
On the ‘Pound 4 Pound’ podcast with Henry Cejudo, Usman shared his thoughts on Chimaev, stating that he did not see anything special in his opponent during their fight. Usman recalled the fight, mentioning that he did not find Chimaev’s performance to be exceptional, despite initially feeling some doubt.
In response to Usman’s comments, Chimaev took to Twitter to express his disagreement, implying that Usman should not talk too much, especially after his loss. Chimaev’s tweet garnered attention and added fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding their bout.
As of now, neither Chimaev nor Usman has been assigned their next opponents or a specific timeline for their return to the Octagon. Fans are eagerly anticipating who these two fighters will face next and are speculating on potential matchups for them.
What are your thoughts on Usman’s assessment of Chimaev’s skills in the cage? Who would you like to see them fight next? Share your opinions with the MMA community in the comments below.