Former UFC champion in two weight classes, commentator and analyst Daniel Cormier expressed his belief that Hamzat Chimaev has not yet earned the right to a title fight in the middleweight division.
"Chimaev is one of the UFC's brightest young stars, we all know that. But he says he wants to fight for the belt. Guys, this is where Khamzat really hits me, to be completely honest. Him asking for a title fight in October is pure insanity. Asking for a title fight isn't insane, but asking for a title fight in October is insane.
Dricus du Plessis fought in January and was offered a fight at UFC 300 for extra money, but he couldn't do it because he was injured. How can we expect him to fight in August and then fight again in October? It's not going to happen," - quotes the words of the American ESPN.
Recall that on June 22 at the UFC on ABC 6 tournament Chimaev was supposed to fight Robert Whittaker, but withdrew due to health problems. Instead of him, Ikram Aliskerov came out and lost to the Australian by knockout in the first round.