Anthony ‘Fluffy’ Hernandez wasn’t thrilled with Khamzat Chimaev’s championship-winning efficiency at UFC 319.
Whereas ‘Borz’ delivered probably the most dominant performances in title-fight historical past, many have been left unimpressed with Chimaev’s wrestle-heavy assault and his perceived lack of curiosity in ending Dricus Du Plessis throughout their five-round affair in Chicago.
A quick-rising middleweight contender, Hernandez echoed an analogous sentiment throughout a latest interview with MMA Preventing.
“I grew up placing. I really like placing. I feel I really like that aspect of combating. Khamzat normally does ship it. Most of his fights he sends. He does. However like I mentioned, he did a sensible factor. He shut him down, solidified the belt, and now it’s his name, you already know what I imply?
“He did all the pieces proper. Like he most likely ought to try this in your first struggle for the title—he performed it protected, performed it good. So respect to him on that. It was superb and exquisite in a manner. However as a fan, it’s like I don’t know. I would like somebody get harm.”
‘Fluffy’ Hernandez meets ‘RDR’ in a high-stakes middleweight conflict
Coming off his personal show-stealing showcase in opposition to Roman Dolidze in August, ‘Fluffy’ will look to solidify himself as the subsequent man up for Chimaev when he squares off with former two-division ONE world champion Reinier de Ridder. The 2 will headline UFC Vancouver when the promotion heads again to ‘Raincity’ on October 18.
Hernandez goes into the bout driving an eight-fight win streak and sitting sixth-ranked contender within the division—two spots beneath de Ridder.
