Cagepotato · Sep 10, 2025
Why Khamzat Chimaev’s Biggest Enemy is Himself
Why Khamzat Chimaev's Biggest Enemy is HimselfFormer UFC analyst Dan Hardy believes Khamzat Chimaev will maintain his newly acquired middleweight championship for an extended period, suggesting the Chechen-born fighter’s biggest threat comes from within rather than from potential challengers.
Borz’ Chimaev captured the UFC middleweight title at UFC 319 on August 16, delivering one of the most dominant performances in championship history against Dricus du Plessis. The undefeated fighter secured a unanimous decision victory with scorecards reading 50-44 across all three judges, marking his first UFC title after maintaining a perfect 15-0 record.