Khamzat Chimaev has told Kamaru Usman that he is not at his level as both fighters gear up to face off at UFC 294 on Saturday.
Chimaev who remains undefeated as a professional fighter has won all 12 contests to date including eight first-round finishes.
This has taken the Swede up the UFC rankings since his debut in July 2020 and is fourth in the promotion’s welterweight rankings.
Saturday’s opponent, Usman who dispelled rumors that he was battling an injury. is seven years older than Chimaev.