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Khamzat Chimaev eyes blockbuster bout with UFC star Jon Jones at any weight: ‘Maybe it’s my time to fight him’

With an Octagon tenure spanning a series of two weight divisions so far, unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev appears to have sights set on rekindling the AllStars MMA rivalry with …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev says Jon Jones is a dream matchup for any fighter, regardless of weight class

Khamzat Chimaev acknowledges Jon Jones’ greatness and would love an opportunity to fight him.
Although there’s multiple weight classes between current middleweight Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and UFC heavyweight champion …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev issues warning ahead of UFC 297 title fight: ‘I didn’t know I was scaring them so much’

Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev remains steadfast in his claim to a title shot in his return to the Octagon – claiming he was unaware his recent targets, Sean Strickland …read more

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Posted on January 14, 2024, 8:13 pm By
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Dricus Du Plessis reacts after Khamzat Chimaev claims he will be fighting the winner of the UFC 297 main event: “That makes absolutely no sense”

Makes no sense …read more

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Dricus du Plessis shuts down title fight with Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 297: ‘It makes absolutely no sense’

Ahead of his championship tilt at UFC 297 later this month, incoming title challenger, Dricus du Plessis claims the chances of him defending the belt should win in a clash …read more

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Posted on January 12, 2024, 7:43 pm By
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Chris Weidman offers to step in against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in place of Paulo Costa

Former UFC middleweight Chris Weidman offers to step in for Paulo Costa and take on Khamzat Chimaev on short notice. 

Come fight night, the UFC 294 card is set to look …read more

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Bo Nickal talks up future battle with Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 300: ‘That’s a fight that I win’

Slated to make his third Octagon walk at UFC 300 in April, unbeaten wrestling ace, Bo Nickal remains supremely confident of beating fellow unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev in a …read more

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Video: Will Israel Adesanya or Khamzat Chimaev take UFC middleweight gold next?

A pair of big-name UFC middleweights have recently made headlines for different reasons.
Former UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya has been looking jacked in recent photos that he has posted online. …read more

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Paulo Costa’s ‘Dream Fight’ is Title Bout Against Khamzat Chimaev

Paulo Costa continues to eye a matchup against Khamzat Chimaev despite having his next booking confirmed. …read more

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Bo Nickal on Khamzat Chimaev after recent victory: ‘I feel like that’s a fight that I win’

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Bo Nickal keeps a close eye on the entire middleweight division, but he’s always been drawn to …read more

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Posted on January 11, 2024, 9:45 pm By
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Paulo Costa determined to make ‘Dream Fight’ against Khamzat Chimaev a reality: ‘It Has to Happen’

Though he’s already scheduled for a scrap with Robert Whittaker on February 17, Paulo Costa has high hopes that he’ll share the Octagon with Khamzat Chimaev in 2024.

Costa and Chimaev …read more

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Paulo Costa wants ‘dream fight’ against Khamzat Chimaev for UFC middleweight title

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Even though he’s next scheduled to face Robert Whittaker, Paulo Costa still has his …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev says he will “one hundred percent” be fighting the winner of Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis: “They should be afraid”

Up next? …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev says UFC champ Sean Strickland ‘has to be afraid’ of him, expects title shot next

Khamzat Chimaev has issued UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland a warning.
Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the …read more

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Bo Nickal Believes He Matches Up ‘Very Well’ With Khamzat Chimaev

While Bo Nickal was admittedly impressed with Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 294 win against Kamaru Usman, the wrestling phenom has also spotted a few holes in his game. …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev vows to compete for championship in return ahead of UFC 297: ‘They promised me that fight’

Khamzat Chimaev says he has been guaranteed a shot at middleweight gold ahead of UFC 297 later this month. 

While Chimaev’s career may not have panned out exactly how man saw, …read more

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Posted on January 9, 2024, 1:43 am By
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Khamzat Chimaev reveals alarming sickness that has halted his UFC return

During his early days inside the octagon, Khamzat Chimaev was one of the most active and dominant fighters on the roster. Not only was he able to completely dismantle his …read more

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Posted on January 4, 2024, 8:44 pm By
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Khamzat Chimaev Reveals He Was ‘Very Sick’ in Since Deleted Social Media Post

There appears to be good reason why Khamzat Chimaev was left out of the middleweight title picture at the beginning of the year. …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev reveals alarming sickness that has halted his UFC return

During his early days inside the octagon, Khamzat Chimaev was one of the most active and dominant fighters on the roster. Not only was he able to completely dismantle his …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev Reveals He Was ‘Very Sick’ in Since Deleted Social Media Post

There appears to be good reason why Khamzat Chimaev was left out of the middleweight title picture at the beginning of the year. …read more

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‘I’m not sold on Khamzat Chimaev’: Former UFC fighter, analyst explains why

Josh Thomson believes UFC standout Khamzat Chimaev has failed to live up to his hype.
Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) burst onto the UFC scene in the summer of 2020 when …read more

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Posted on December 29, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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Josh Thomson explains why he’s “not sold” on Khamzat Chimaev being a legit superstar: “He came out on fireworks and just kind of fizzled out”

Is he right? …read more

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Chimaev ‘Would Probably Beat Edwards Up’

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Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev was unfortunately never meant to be.
Before Edwards received his long-awaited Ultimate Fighting …read more

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Posted on December 27, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Bo Nickal Believes Khamzat Chimaev would ‘Beat Up’ Leon Edwards in potential title tilt, talks ‘Rocky’ vs. Makhachev

Bo Nickal believes reigning welterweight world champion Leon Edwards would get pummeled by Khamzat Chimaev but expects a potential clash between ‘Rocky’ and Islam Makhachev to be fairly competitive.

Edwards is …read more

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Bo Nickal: Leon Edwards gets beat up by Khamzat Chimaev, but Islam Makhachev is a competitive fight

Bo Nickal thinks UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards would struggle against Khamzat Chimaev but not Islam Makhachev.
Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) retained his title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev teases fight with Israel Adesanya amid links to blockbuster return on UFC 300 card

Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev appears to have sights firmly fixed on a massive showdown with former two-time division kingpin, Israel Adesanya – posting numerous photos of his arch-rival on …read more

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