Social Media Hails 'Next Champ' Khamzat Chimaev After Dominant UFC 308 Performance

Khamzat Chimaev, a Russian professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler, has been making waves in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with his impressive skills. At UFC 308, Chimaev took on Robert Whittaker in the co-main event and made a statement by winning with a devastating face crank in the first round. This performance has left fans and analysts alike hailing him as "one of the best wrestlers ever in UFC" and social media has been buzzing with reactions.

Chimaev's Rise to Prominence

Chimaev, who competes in the Middleweight division of the UFC, has been undefeated in his professional career, with a record of 14-0. Born on May 1, 1994, in Russia, Chimaev began his martial arts journey as a freestyle wrestler, where he became a three-time Swedish national champion. He transitioned to MMA and joined the UFC, where he has quickly risen through the ranks with his impressive skills and undefeated record.

The Dominant Performance at UFC 308

At UFC 308, Chimaev took on Robert Whittaker, a former UFC middleweight champion, in the co-main event. The fight was expected to be a closely contested one, but Chimaev had other plans. He dominated Whittaker from the start, using his superior grappling skills to control the fight. In the first round, Chimaev landed a series of punches and kicks that left Whittaker reeling, and eventually forced him to tap out to a face crank. The victory was a statement-making one for Chimaev, who cemented his position as one of the top contenders in the Middleweight division.

Reactions from Social Media

Social media was abuzz with reactions to Chimaev's dominant performance. Fans and analysts alike hailed him as "one of the best wrestlers ever in UFC" and praised his impressive skills. Many took to Twitter to express their admiration for Chimaev, with some even calling him the "next champ". Even Chimaev's opponent, Robert Whittaker, praised his skills, saying that he was the "better man" on the night.

What's Next for Chimaev?

With his dominant performance at UFC 308, Chimaev has cemented his position as one of the top contenders in the Middleweight division. He has called for a title shot, and many believe that he is the next in line to challenge for the championship. Dricus Du Plessis, the current champion, has taken notice of Chimaev's rise and has warned him that he is "ready" to take on the challenge. It will be interesting to see how Chimaev's career unfolds in the coming months.

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