Alexander Gustafsson trains with Khamzat Chimaev and has seen just how good the Swedish-Russian UFC fighter is. He even believes the welterweight prospect would do serious damage to Kamaru Usman.

Alexander Gustafsson has been in some of the biggest fights in the UFC. He knows talent and believes Khamzat Chimaev is the next great fighter at welterweight.

“I think he’d put Kamaru Usman to sleep honestly,” UFC light heavyweight Gustafsson told ESPN. “I think if he just touches his chin, it’s a big chance that Kamaru Usman goes to sleep. 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 very good, technical, 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…

“His striking is very – he’s hits like a light heavyweight. He hits hard. He’s very explosive. He boxes very fast with his hands and with speed comes power and good precision. If you don’t keep your head, I’ve seen this guy knock people out with just a jab in training.”

Khamzat Chimaev is primarily known as a wrestler but he has shown his knockout power before. His dominant style has given every fighter he has faced in the UFC major problems.

It seems like a fight with Kamaru Usman could happen in late 2022 or in 2023. He'll get his chance to fight for a UFC championship quickly if he continues to dominate everyone.

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