Booked to make his return to action at the end of next month, Khamzat Chimaev appears more than confident of toppling incoming foe, Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 — labelling him and ex-welterweight titleholder, Leon Edwards the more easy matchups available to him currently.
Chimaev, who currently dons the number twelve rank in the official middleweight ranks, most recently improved to 13-0 back in October of last year, landing a controversial majority decision win over former welterweight titleholder and pound-for-pound number one, Kamaru Usman.
And pulled from a June return against the above-mentioned, Whittaker at UFC Fight Night Riyadh earlier this summer, Chimaev was forced from the pairing amid a reported “violent” illness, with former-foe, Ikram Aliskerov replacing him on short-notice.
Khamzat Chimaev lists Robert Whittaker, Leon Edwards as easy fights for him
Slated to return at the end of next month in the co-main event of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Chimaev has listed a few fighters whom he ranks from 1-10 in terms of difficulty for him to defeat — including incoming opponent, Whittaker, long-time rival, Leon Edwards, and current heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.
“Khamzat Chimaev rates fighters from 1-10,” Championship Rounds posted on X. “1 being an easy fight and 10 being a difficult fight.
Sean Strickland = 5
Israel Adesanya = 5 to 6
Robert Whittaker = 3 to 4
Leon Edwards = 2 to 3
Jon Jones = 9″
Khamzat Chimaev rates fighters from 1-10, 1 being an easy fight and 10 being a difficult fight:
Sean Strickland = 5
Israel Adesanya = 5 to 6
Robert Whittaker = 3 to 4
Leon Edwards = 2 to 3
Shavkat Rakhmonov = 5
Jon Jones = 9
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Hoping to secure a title fight with defending middleweight kingpin, Dricus du Plessis in the future with a victory against ex-champion, Whittaker, AllStars MMA staple, Chimaev recently traded barbs with the South African maestro on social media this month — ahead of a potential showdown for the middleweight championship in the near future.