Athletistic/ MMA. American mixed martial arts fighter Sean Strickland believes Chechen-born Swede Khamzat Chimaev will succeed in the welterweight division.

“When I competed at welterweight, my life was miserable. I was running every night. But Chimaev has a better chance of becoming welterweight champion. As for the next opponent, he needs someone high “A fight with Covington could be a great option for him. I think if he beats him, he’ll get a title shot,” Strickland said.

Khamzat Chimaev held his last fight right now in the middleweight, tk. did not enter the welterweight frame on the eve of the fight with American Nate Diaz. As a result, instead of the planned confrontation with Dias, Chimaev fought on September 11 with another American – Kevin Holland. The Swede won via brabo choke submission in the first round. Chimaev has 12 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws in professional mixed martial arts.