Comparisons to Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘Trigger’ Khamzat Chimaev

Ahead of his return at UFC 308 next month, the undefeated, Hamzat Chimaev He said he would not respond to critics who claimed he had been “triggered” by recent comparisons to former undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who claimed the Russian boxer could now comfortably beat him.

Currently ranked twelfth at middleweight, Chimaev will return to action late next month in the co-main event of UFC 308, where he will face former division gold holder Chimaev. Robert Whittaker In a five-round main event.

Chechen-born contender Chimaev, who stepped aside after improving his record to 13-0 in October of last year, most recently scored a controversial majority decision win over the former cruiserweight champion and pound-for-pound number one. Kamaru Usman.

Chimaev, who was reportedly battling a “severe” illness ahead of his June bout with the aforementioned Whittaker, has recently come under harsh criticism from middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis Amidst the constant lack of activity in combat sports.

Khamzat Chimaev talks about comparisons with Khabib Nurmagomedov

However, during his first rise to power OctagonalAllStars MMA staple Chimaev has drawn major comparisons to Hall of Fame inductee Nurmagomedov for his early dominance, which he claims “triggered” him.

“I just got into the UFC and they started comparing me to Khabib (Nurmagomedov) and other fighters,” Khamzat Chimaev said Red Corner MMA “Especially with Adlan Amagov. Of course, when you get good results, they say ‘oh, he’s like Khabib or Adlan Amagov…’ But everyone has their own success. I have mine, Khabib and Adlan have their own successes – every fighter wants to create their own legacy.”