Former UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson shed light on a potential clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Joaquin Buckley, considering the American's recent rise in the sport. Buckley, who made a successful return to welterweight in 2023, has been on an impressive six-fight win streak, highlighted by dominant victories over Alex Morono, Vicente Luque, and Andre Fialho.His knockout win against Stephen Thompson and recent TKO (doctor stoppage) triumph over Colby Covington in 2024 has firmly positioned him as a formidable contender in the welterweight division. On the other hand, Chimaev has made the middleweight division his home and is closing in on a title shot with a dominant victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308.Buckley’s recent success has led to discussions about a potential matchup with Chimaev, and Brunson believes that the clash might be a "toss-up":"Unpopular take: Khamzat Chimaev v Joaquin Buckley is a toss-up to me currently. Who y’all got?!"Check out Derek Brunson's X post below:Fans reacted to Brunson's take with mixed opinions and wrote:"Did you see what he [Chimaev] did to [Robert] Whittaker?""Joaquin is not Kevin Holland. I think Khamzat will have a hard time getting him to the ground. Ask Colby.""Buckley's looked good at 170 since he came down, but he wasn't a 185er. Khamzat was rag dolling guys at 170 and then ran through Whittaker like he was nothing. Would be a horrible matchup for Buckley.""I think it potentially could go to a decision, just depends on if Joaquin's defensive grappling is enough. But I think Joaquin wins on the feet.""Your career is a toss up, Khamzat with the easy W bro."Check out some of the fan reactions below:Fans react to Derek Brunson's take on potential Khamzat Chimaev vs. Joaquin Buckley clash. [Screenshots courtesy: @DerekBrunson on X]Randy Couture shares strategy to combat Khamzat Chimaev's wrestling prowessUFC legend Randy Couture has offered valuable insights on how to neutralize Khamzat Chimaev's dominant wrestling style. Couture, known for his wrestling prowess, believes preparation is key to standing a chance against Chimaev.He emphasized simulating situations where Chimaev forces opponents into vulnerable positions, such as back control. Couture explained that fighters need to train extensively in wrestling, particularly Greco-Roman and folkstyle techniques, to counter Chimaev’s relentless pressure and control.Speaking on the Red Hawk Recap podcast with coach Tim Welch, Couture said:“Greco and Folkstyle are the two styles that translate directly to MMA. Greco because of the upright posture, the clinch fighting, the solid barrier, and now I can touch legs. And trip and things that are forbidden in Greco [that] become allowed in the cage. And then the control positions in collegiate wrestling. Putting those legs in. Leg riding. Riding over somebody. Floating over somebody. All those things translate directly to MMA scenarios and situations.”Check out Randy Couture's comments below (40:00):