“He’s gonna run over him,” Former teammate Darren Till claims Khamzat Chimaev will ragdoll Kamaru Usman at UFC 294

Darren Till believes Khamzat Chimaev will defeat Kamaru Usman in their upcoming bout at UFC 294.

“He’s gonna run over him,” Former teammate Darren Till claims Khamzat Chimaev will ragdoll Kamaru Usman at UFC 294

Darren Till backs Khamzat Chimaev against Kamaru Usman ( Image via Imago )

Khamzat Chimaev will now step into the octagon against former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. The duo will headline the middleweight co-main event at UFC 294. A recent interview with Darren Till, a close friend of Chimaev, provides an intriguing perspective. Till confidently predicted that Chimaev would assert his dominance in the octagon despite Usman’s impressive track record.

“I think Khamzat is going to run over him,” Till said. Darren Till acknowledged Usman’s undeniable prowess. However, Till believes that Khamzat will overpower him. “I mean as much as I’m his friend, I’m his biggest fan,” Till said. Khamzat, in Till’s view, is poised to outperform Usman. ” I think Khamzat is going to ragdoll him, I do,” Till passionately expressed.

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Interestingly, oddsmakers appear to share Till’s sentiments, with the UFC’s official website placing Chimaev as a substantial favorite. At the same time, former champion Kamaru Usman is deemed the underdog for this fight. Khamzat Chimaev boasts an impeccable MMA record of 12-0. This underscores his formidable domination in the octagon.

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In contrast, Usman is a legendary figure in the promotion with a professional record of 20 wins and 3 losses. However, the former champion found himself grappling with a two-fight losing streak. However, this has only intensified his quest for victory against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294.

The highly anticipated UFC 294 event will unfold this October at the prestigious Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The event’s main attraction promises an electrifying night of action, with the main event featuring Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.

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Kamaru Usman is confident walking into his upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev

Kamaru Usman will replace Paulo Costa for UFC 294 at very short notice. The former champion is determined to show that he can be just as formidable even in a different weight class.

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Kamaru Usman will fight Khamzat Chimaev in place of Paulo Costa ( Image via Imago )

In a recent conversation with TMZ, Kamaru Usman shared his thoughts on his upcoming opponent. He acknowledged Chimaev’s skill, strength, size, and speed. Chimaev’s versatility in wrestling, grappling, and striking did not escape Usman’s notice. Nevertheless, Usman firmly believes that he possesses a similar skill set, making this fight a genuine test of the fighters’ abilities.

One intriguing detail of this bout added an exciting layer to the upcoming contest. UFC CEO Dana White has already declared that the winner of the Usman vs. Chimaev match will earn a title shot. The stage is thus set for a compelling showdown that has fans gripping at the edge of their seats.

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