Joe Rogan wants to see Khamzat Chimaev fight for the UFC middleweight title in his next fight. Chimaev was most recently seen in a co-main event fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 308.
In what was considered to be his toughest challenge so far, Chimaev secured a first-round victory. "Borz" won the fight via a rear-naked choke applied across the chin. This also ended up shattering Whittaker’s teeth in one of the grisliest finishes in recent history.
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Speaking about the same during his Fight Companion Podcast, Rogan suggested that nothing besides a title shot makes sense for Chimaev. While further praising his ability to grapple, the UFC colour commentator said:
“That grappling is next level. He’s a beast. Once he gets a hold of you it’s so dangerous. You give him the title shot. Holy sh*t. He gets a title shot, I think. Not just [beating Whittaker in the first round], but ran through him. He didn’t get touched. He ran through him and strangled him in the first round. He might be the guy. At 185, he’s the f*cking man.”
It is worth noting that Sean Strickland seems to be the one next in line for a title shot against Dricus du Plessis. However, Chimaev will most likely wait to fight the winner of Strickland vs du Plessis 2 for the title in his next fight inside the octagon.
