In this episode, I analyze Khamzat Chimaev — what makes his wrestling so dangerous, so dominant, and why most of the middleweight contenders can’t deal with it.

I start with a story from my own past: wrestling with a 46-year-old man in Bulgaria and being totally dominated. That moment helped me understand what sets apart fighters from Dagestan, Chechnya, and Eastern Europe — raw wrestling instinct, explosiveness, and years of grappling experience.

Then I break down Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis — how Khamzat was taking him down within the first 20 seconds of every round. I discuss his raw power, his takedown mastery, and how few fighters in the division can match that.

I also analyze Nassourdine Imavov (technical striking, distance control, defense) and explain why even someone as skilled as him would struggle to stop Chimaev’s wrestling.

Plus, I compare other top fighters — like Israel Adesanya — and explain why Chimaev outclasses them in grappling, even if their striking is elite.

Finally, I suggest who might actually challenge Chimaev.

If you love deep fight breakdowns, grappling talk, and realistic predictions, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Warrior Code — help me hit 1,000 subs! Drop your thoughts below: who do you think could give Chimaev trouble?

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