If you’ve been paying any attention to the MMA headlines lately, you’ve probably seen the name Khamzat Chimaev.
Chimaev, who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions, is now 3-0 in the UFC’s Octagon with first-round finishes over John Phillips, Rhys McKee, and Gerald Meerschaert. He’s arguably the most hyped fighter in all of combat sports at present.
Much of that hype is warranted. Chimaev has looked unstoppable since joining the UFC roster, and does seem to have all the tools to hang with the very best welterweights and middleweights in the world. Yet if history has taught us anything, it’s that hype should always be chased with a splash of skepticism.