UFC heavyweight Alexandr Romanov, ranked 13th, analyzed the ability of UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev to successfully grapple against fighters in the heavyweight division in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net.
If you look at the double leg takedown he attempted in the early round against Robert Whittaker, it was very low at the ankle level, this is risky in heavyweights. One could end up without shoulders. If a fighter of 120 kg manages to push into your shoulders with their hips, it will be extremely difficult to get up from there. Especially if you’re dealing with good wresters at a high level.
Alexandr Romanov exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
It’s worth mentioning that on October 26, Chimaev defeated Robert Whittaker in the first round via submission. From the very first seconds of the fight, Chimaev initiated the grappling that Whittaker could not handle. Chimaev secured his 14th career victory and rose to third place in the UFC middleweight rankings.