He would put Usman to sleep: Alexander Gustafsson on Khamzat Chimaev

11 January 2022

Alexander Gustafsson believes that his training partner Khamzat Chimaev can stop reigning UFC Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

Gustafsson opened up about the same during a recent interview with ESPN and said that Khamzat has the power to knockout Usman.

“I think he’d put Kamaru Usman to sleep, honestly. I think if he just touches his chin, it’s a big chance that Kamaru Usman goes to sleep,” he said.

The former UFC title contender further went on to add that Usman vs. Khamzat would be one of the biggest fights in UFC.

“I like Kamaru Usman, he’s a great champ, and he’s just been breaking records, and it’s a pleasure to see him fight because he’s a very good, technical (fighter). I love his jab and his wrestling, and you can see that he’s on top, Kamaru Usman. But, I just can’t see him take Khamzat’s punches. I can’t see him taking his combinations, when it comes to wrestling, it would be a pleasure to see because it probably would be one of the biggest fights in UFC history when it comes to that part, the technical side of the fight when it comes to wrestling and even striking. I love Usman, he is the champ but I think Chimaev puts him to sleep, honestly,” he added.

ALSO READ | Khamzat Chimaev predicts that he will finish Belal Muhammad in one minute

Khamzat, who has been on an unstoppable run in the UFC, is currently ranked 11^th at Welterweight and there are reports that he might be locking horns with Gilbert Burns next. What do you think will happen if Khamzat Chimaev fights Kamaru Usman? Let us know your predictions in the comment section below.

You can download our mobile app available on the Google Playstore and the App Store for all the latest news and updates from the Combat Sports World