Undefeated UFC welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has claimed that earlier than he calls time on his skilled blended martial arts profession, he desires to land two or three world championships in his trophy cupboard.
Sitting at #10 within the official welterweight rankings, Chimaev, who boasts an undefeated 10-0 skilled file, has managed to up to now embark on a formidable four-fight profitable run since his transfer to the UFC lower than two years in the past.
Khamzat Chimaev entered the UFC with a pair of back-to-back finishes over John Philips and Rhys McKee inside 10 days
Incomes his slot within the official welterweight top-10 again in October, Chimaev stopped Li Jingliang with an extremely one-sided first spherical rear-naked choke, scoring his fourth straight stoppage win underneath the promotion’s banner.
But to return since his third profession tour on ‘Struggle Island’ in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Chimaev has been linked to a high-stakes outing in opposition to the #2 ranked one-time title challenger, Gilbert Burns, at both UFC 273 and UFC 274 on April 9. and May 7., respectively.
Whereas a bout has but to return to fruition on the time of publication, Chimaev envisions a win over Burns, earlier than scoring a assured title-eliminator in opposition to both upcoming UFC 272 headliners, Colby Covington or Jorge Masvidal – earlier than dethroning division kingpin, Kamaru Usman.
The Chechen-born finisher additionally not too long ago referred to as out reigning middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, having competed at 185lbs in his promotional bow. And through a latest interview with RT Sport, claimed he desires so as to add two or three championships to his trophy cupboard earlier than calling it a profession.
“Effectively, most likely getting just a few extra championships belts,” Khamzat Chimaev advised RT Sport. “Changing into the very best. I don’t need to be only a common man who gained one belt. I would like two or three belts. We’ll see, if I can do it I’ll do it. We could make our plans, however God has the final phrase.”
A victory over Burns in a possible matchup this quarter would go a good distance in Chimaev’s pursuit of the welterweight crown. And he believes he’ll possible dispatch the Brazilian in comparatively easy trend.
“All these numbers imply nothing,” Khamzat Chimaev mentioned. “To be trustworthy, I don’t see an actual problem in him (Gilbert Burns). We’ll see. Every thing could occur in a struggle, however I’m assured as regular. I feel I’ll simply smash him with my expertise and energy. I really feel that manner. He may really feel completely different, however I’ll go there and do what I did the final time.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)
