Joe Rogan Questions Why Khamzat Chimaev Is So Successful: “Hasn’t Faced Elite Wrestlers Yet”

During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan shared a somewhat different take on Khamzat Chimaev’s dominance… And whether it has truly been tested at the highest level of grappling. Rogan began by addressing a rumor that had been circulating online involving Chimaev and elite grappler Gordon Ryan: Here’s something that people […]

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Joe Rogan, on his podcast, discussed Khamzat Chimaev's impressive undefeated MMA record, particularly questioning the caliber of wrestlers Chimaev has faced. Rogan highlighted Chimaev's dominant grappling performances, noting that he has yet to encounter an "elite wrestler" in the UFC, which could be a significant test for his grappling prowess.

Rogan specifically mentioned Chimaev's fight against Kevin Holland, where Chimaev secured a D'Arce choke submission in the first round. While acknowledging Chimaev's exceptional skill in taking opponents down and submitting them, Rogan pondered how Chimaev would fare against top-tier collegiate or Olympic-level wrestlers, suggesting that such a matchup would truly reveal the extent of his grappling abilities.

The discussion also touched upon Chimaev's background, noting his freestyle wrestling experience and multiple Swedish National Championships. Despite this, Rogan's comments imply that the level of wrestling in MMA, particularly among Chimaev's past opponents, might not fully reflect the highest echelons of the sport, leaving an open question about his ultimate grappling ceiling against truly elite wrestling specialists.