Just three fights into his UFC career, undefeated welterweight Khamzat Chimaev is already building up some hype. A lot of people are on board the train, UFC boss Dana White included.
Potential opponents like Kevin Lee, however, are questioning his popularity.
“I think he is the product of popularity amongst these Russian fighters. That is one of the things that Khabib does bring to the game, is just this crazy popularity and these… I don’t know,” Lee told Submission Radio in a recent interview.
“I think there’s some tomfoolery going on behind there, to be honest with you.