Khamzat Chimaev tore through Kevin Holland after rearranging the top of the UFC 279, and he cared not about what the crowd at T-Mobile Arena thought about him.
Chimaev needed less than three minutes to make Holland submit, cinching a D’Arce choke that forced a stoppage at the 2:13 mark of the opening frame.
It was an outstanding performance. But the events that preceded it left a bad taste with the audience, which booed Chimaev from start to stop as the Chechen star expressed no regret for his actions.
Fighters were similarly impressed by Chimaev, and they also weren’t immune from uneasiness brought by the craziness of UFC 279 fight week. Many expressed disapproval at his tactics.
Here’s what fighters had to say about the UFC 279 co-main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland.
I always believe that wrestling wins the fights, but damn, I wanted to see khamzat more than wrestle. But why should he?
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) September 11, 2022
There is a lot of drama in this week’s episode, but KhamzatChimaev (@HenryCejudo) 4September 5, 11, 7[********?]. Such a special talent #UFC279
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 11, 2022
Chimaev does not deserve a title fight if they try to push that narrative #ufc279
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) September 11, 2022
I really didn’t think it was gonna be that easy for Chimaev. Terrible look for Holland.
— Funky (@Benaskren) September 11, 2022
Khamzat #1 scumbag , shooting on the glove touch #UFC279
— Joe Joe Giannetti (@Giannettimma) September 11, 2022
Crazy, @KChimaev is a legend.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) September 11, 2022
Chimaev is going full heel!
— Funky (@Benaskren) September 11, 2022
Hahaha
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 11, 2022
