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By FCF Staff

Nassourdine Imavov will almost certainly be a sizeable underdog if he faces Khamzat Chimaev next. But, it seems clear the surging, middleweight contender will be just fine with that role.

Imavov took another step to securing a … Read More

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Not only did Khamzat Chimaev take the middleweight title from Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 in one-sided fashion, he destroyed a pre-fight narrative in the process.

Leading up to … Read More

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UFC 319 is taking place Saturday in Chicago, Illinois, and following the weigh-ins on Friday the main event is proceeding.

In the headliner, undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev will battle … Read More

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Khamzat Chimaev has dominated nearly all of the opposition he’s faced to date, and is the betting lines favorite to win the middleweight title at UFC 319. But, recently Anthony … Read More

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Reinier de Ridder likely has to record a couple more victories before he has an opportunity to battle Khamzat Chimaev in the Octagon. But, the former ONE champ … Read More

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Sean Strickland has repeatedly insisted he’s next for UFC middleweight champ, Dricus du Plessis. But, following Khamzat Chimaev’s impressive win over Robert Whittaker, the champion believes a fight with … Read More

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It remains to be seen who Dricus Du Plessis will fight next. But, it seems clear the UFC’s middleweight champ would welcome a bout with Khamzat Chimaev.

Chimaev faced former champ … Read More

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The UFC has announced that, as expected, featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will battle former champ Max Holloway next.

Recently, UFC President Dana White announced via social media that the fight will headline UFC 308, which is taking … Read More

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Following the news that Khamzat Chimaev will no longer fight Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC Saudi Arabia, the undefeated fighter has shared out a short statement.

Chimaev was booked to fight the former middleweight champ in … Read More

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Following the news that Khamzat Chimaev will no longer fight Robert Whittaker next weekend, his manager has shared out a statement regarding what led to his withdrawal.

On Thursday, UFC President Dana White announced that Chimaev has … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Robert Whittaker admits he wasn’t expecting the UFC to call him for a fight so soon. But, the former middleweight champ is definitely on board with the promotion’s decision to match him up against Khamzat Chimaev.

Recently, … Read More

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The UFC has announced several fights that will be part of the promotion’s first card in Saudi Arabia, including a pivotal middleweight bout between former champ Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev.

Recently, UFC President Dana White announced … Read More

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As the countdown for UFC 300 continues, so does the rumor mill regarding what fight will end up being the card’s main event. But, recently Khamzat Chimaev confirmed his name should be removed from the conversation.

The … Read More

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Following UFC 297, there seems to be plenty of talk about the possibility of a bout between Israel Adesanya and the new middleweight champ, Dricus Du Plessis. But, Khamzat Chimaev has made it clear he still expects … Read More

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Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been booked for his next bout yet. But, the undefeated fighter believes he’ll face whoever is holding the UFC’s middleweight title following UFC 297.

Chimaev (13-0) is coming off a majority decision win over … Read More

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Khamzat Chimaev reported that he incurred some sort of hand injury, during the opening round of his recent fight with Kamaru Usman, and now his manager has provided an update.

Chimaev faced the former welterweight champ at … Read More