Josh Thomson believes UFC standout Khamzat Chimaev has failed to live up to his hype. Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) burst onto the UFC scene in the summer of 2020 when he made a historic 10-day turnaround, picking up finishes of John Phillips and Rhys McKee in two different weight classes. Unbeaten Chimaev is undoubtedly a big star, with his past three wins coming over former title challenger Gilbert Burns, Kevin Holland and most recently ex-welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at middleweight. But considering that Chimaev’s recent wins over Burns and Usman have been tightly contested, Thomson thinks his aura of invincibility has taken a hit
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‘I’m not sold on Khamzat Chimaev’: Former UFC fighter, analyst explains why – MMA Junkie