Cannonier does not consider Chimaev to be a contender for the middleweight title

Jared Cannonier, a top UFC middleweight, shared his opinion on the undefeated prospect Khamzate Chimaev. In particular, Jared believes that Khamzat has no right to be considered the next contender for the championship title. He also stated that Strickland, the middleweight champion, should fight him.

“There are rumors about Strickland fighting du Plessis and even talk about Strickland fighting Chimaev if Chimaev beats Costa. Everyone has an opinion and my argument is that I beat the defending champion and I beat a guy in the top 3. If they don't give me a champion, give me a challenger, du Plessis. Or give me Israel. Everyone is talking about Chimaev, but he is not a middleweight contender,” Cannonier said.

Let us remind you that Costa’s fight with Chimaev will take place on October 21 as part of UFC 294.