Khamzat Chimaev is a boring athlete according to a top-ranked UFC middleweight contender. UFC middleweight athlete ‘Fluffy’ Anthony Hernandez has made his preferences clear regarding potential opponents for a title shot, describing a potential matchup with current champion Khamzat Chimaev as boring while expressing enthusiasm for facing former champion Dricus Du Plessis.
UFC Contender ‘Fluffy’ Anthony Hernandez Criticizes Khamzat Chimaev’s Style
Hernandez, who holds the fourth ranking in the UFC middleweight division as of October 2025, voiced his opinions about the contrasting fighting styles of the two elite middleweights. The California native currently rides an eight-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming via fourth-round submission against Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 109 in August 2025.