The UFC middleweight title picture just got more interesting with Khamzat Chimaev ’s latest win. This past Saturday, Chimaev crushed former champion Robert Whittaker by first-round submission in the co-main event of UFC 308 . Chimaev not only kept his undefeated record, but he also re-established himself as a top contender in the division. However, even though champion Dricus Du Plessis has yet to be booked for his second title defense, UFC CEO Dana White has publicly said that Sean Strickland is up next for a crack at the belt. But will he end up getting the shot following Chimaev’s latest impressive win? MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Dan Tom, Danny Segura, and host “Gorgeous” George discuss Chimaev’s big win over Whittaker and whether it was enough to leapfrog Strickland.
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Video: Should Khamzat Chimaev leapfrog Sean Strickland for a title shot after UFC 308? – MMA Junkie