UNBEATEN UFC Rising Star Khamzat Chimaev has a history of calling out some the most prominent names in the fight scene, including Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar, a former UFC heavyweight champion, isn't the only one on his radar. He also has retired Georges St-Pierre (and Daniel Cormier) in his sights.
After a year of inactivity
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Cechen-born Swede Chimaev called out each of the three legendary names on Twitter.
Chimaev soared up the welterweight ranks after a spectacular first round submission win over Li Jingliang.
Lesnar hasn't fought in the UFC since his fight with Mark Hunt in 2016. He was later arrested for violating anti-doping policies.
Chimaev didn't let that stop him from calling out the heavyweight champion. He wrote on Twitter: "Let’s fight until one man leaves [BrockLessnar]"
Chimaev was looking for Georges St-Pierre, a former UFC two-weight champion, as his next target.
Canadian St-Pierre has not fought since his sensational win over Brit Michael Bisping, in 2017, four years after his last appearance in the Octagon.
Chimaev, a 40-year-old ex welterweight and middleweight champion of the world, called out Chimaev by saying: "New King UFC vs. a Legend." What do you think? @GeorgesStPierre."
He then fired back at Cormier, the current UFC commentator and ex-heavyweight and lightweight champion: "@dc_mma Let’s make a wrestling fight brother what do you think?"
Cormier, 42 years old, is the only member of the trio who took the time to reply to Chimaev.
He thanked Chimaev's confidence, but reminded the UFC novice of 27 years old who he was speaking to.
Cormier responded: "In a true wrestling match?" Is Khamzat crazy? I love that you are confident, but this is 10-0 DC! @KChimaev"
CLOSE TO TITLE SHOT
Chimaev won all four fights in UFC and will be able to claim a world title shot as a welterweight if he scores another win.
His next opponent is still unknown, but he has already called out nearly everyone in the fight.
Conor McGregor is also on his list. Chimaev challenged him earlier this month, saying: "Let’s make big drama show @TheNotoriousMMA."
Chimaev is currently on a fast track to a shot at the title of welterweight.
He won last month, meaning he is now ahead of Brit Leon Edwards to get a chance at the belt. Currently held by Kamaru Uman.
