Watch: A Khamzat Chimaev fan barges into the cage to congratulate him after his win over Jack Hermansson in a wrestling match
After getting his hand-raised in a freestyle wrestling bout against UFC contemporary Jack Hermansson, Khamzat Chimaev was greeted and congratulated by a fan who rushed the cage.
Headlining the Bulldog Fight Night 9 event in Gothenburg, Sweden, Chimaev and Hermansson's freestyle wrestling bout was scheduled for two three-minute rounds. The UFC fighters weighed in at 187lbs each for the fight.
This victory only adds to the hype that surrounds Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC. 'Borz' is currently 4-0 in the UFC with three of his octagon wins coming in the first round.
Watch the entire fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Jack Hermansson right here:
Jack Hermansson, on the other hand, holds a 9-4 record in the UFC. 'The Joker', over the course of his stint with the UFC, has recorded losses at the hands of Marvin Vettori, Jared Cannonier and more. Hermansson, 3-2 in his last five fights, outpointed Edmen Shahbazyan in his most recent outing in the octagon back in May this year.
What's next for Khamzat Chimaev?
Having forayed into the UFC's 170lbs division with a bang, Khamzat Chimaev has drawn a tremendous amount of attention to himself. In addition to his in-ring skills, 'Borz' has managed to remain in the headlines with his antics on social media.
Considering the hype that has built up around Chimaev, there have been calls to hurl the Swede into the deep end of the division. Gilbert Burns, for one, is a competitor that has been called upon by fans to test Khamzat Chimaev's mettle.
Although Burns believes that fighting a No.10-ranked fighter does not make sense for him at this point in his career, he has admitted that saying no to a fight is just as hard.
Should the UFC offer Burns a scrap against Chimaev, owing to the potential for marketability due to Chimaev's popularity, the Brazilian is unlikely to back down.If he were to beat the rising star, Burns could find himself closer to another shot at the title.