Khamzat Chimaev has been told former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker would be a "fascinating" opponent for his switch to the weight class.
Chimaev, 28, recently announced he will move up to 185lb for his next fight after missing weight by 7.5lb for his welterweight fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 279 earlier this month. 'Borz' was moved to fight Kevin Holland in a catchweight fight at the event, submitting the American in just over two minutes without absorbing a single strike.
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has suggested Whittaker as a potential opponent for Chimaev, stating on his YouTube channel: "Whittaker versus Chimaev is a very interesting match. Whittaker does not get his credit, I know that you guys think he's great, I know that he's ranked number one, I understand those things, but he's better than that. He's a top-five to have ever done it, for sure in his weight class. His takedown defence is as good as anyone I've seen.
