Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

Khamzat Chimaev downplayed comparisons to T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson during a Jaxxon Podcast shoot in Newport Beach, noting their far greater title totals. After CMO Bear Degidio called them “three of the UFC’s greatest champs,” Khamzat Chimaev replied, “No, no. Bro, one belt against 20 belts.” Demetrious Johnson owns the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses and later succeeded in ONE Championship, while T.J. Dillashaw’s bantamweight legacy includes PED violations. Chimaev won the middleweight title by defeating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 and is scheduled to defend against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. The segment documents Chimaev’s acknowledgment of their championship totals.