[ The UFC will debut in Saudi Arabia this summer, and it’s bringing a major middleweight headliner with it. Former champion Robert Whittaker will take on Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round main event on June 22, UFC CEO Dana White announced Thursday. White added the bout’s winner will earn a crack at title gold and … Read more
[ Khamzat Chimaev didn’t have the invincible aura Kamaru Usman expected. Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) stepped in on less than 10 days’ notice to face Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in a middleweight bout this past October at UFC 294. After a rough first round, Usman rallied, but fell short in a majority decision … Read more
[ Robert Whittaker prefers fighting Sean Strickland over Khamzat Chimaev next. Fresh off an impressive win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298, Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) is eyeing a return on the rumored Perth, Australia card in August. With the former UFC middleweight champion having already fought the majority of the top-ranked contenders, he’s yet … Read more
[ Kamaru Usman is keeping his options open at both middleweight and welterweight. The former UFC welterweight champion made his middleweight debut on short notice against Khamzat Chimaev this past October, losing a majority decision to the unbeaten fighter. Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) isn’t sure what’s next, but likes the idea of running things … Read more
[ Paulo Costa is accusing Khamzat Chimaev of avoiding him. Costa (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) was scheduled to take on Chimaev this past October at UFC 294, but an elbow infection forced him out of the bout. Chimaev ended up facing Kamaru Usman instead and won by majority decision. The fight between Costa and Chimaev … Read more
[ IRVINE, Calif. – Paulo Costa has moved past Khamzat Chimaev. Costa was scheduled to fight Chimaev this past October at UFC 294, but an elbow infection forced him out of the bout. Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman stepped in on short notice but fell short in a majority decision loss to Chimaev. Costa (14-2 … Read more
[ Michael Bisping is all in for Jared Cannonier to be Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight. With both men gunning for a title shot, Cannonier (17-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) called out Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) for a five-round fight. Cannonier almost fought Chimaev when he was offered a short-notice opportunity this past October at UFC … Read more
[ Jared Cannonier is open to taking out Khamzat Chimaev on his way to a title shot. Cannonier (17-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) was offered Chimaev on short notice this past October for UFC 294, but wound up tearing his right MCL shortly after getting the call. Chimaev faced former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman instead, edging … Read more
[ Bo Nickal sees Khamzat Chimaev fighting for UFC gold in his next fight, despite not thinking he warrants the title shot. The UFC middleweight prospect is convinced that the UFC will give Chimaev a chance to challenge for the belt in his next outing, even if that means he’s not the immediate next challenger … Read more
[ Khamzat Chimaev was not impressed by the UFC 297 main event. The middleweight title changed hands at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, as Dricus Du Plessis edged out a split decision over incumbent champion Sean Strickland. It was a close battle that left many wondering who would emerge victorious, as Bruce Buffer left everyone hanging … Read more
