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Dricus du Plessis: “The Whole World Wants to See” Him Fight Khamzat Chimaev
By FCF Staff
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
Dricus Du Plessis Responds to Khamzat Chimaev’s Impressive Win, Welcomes Fight
By FCF Staff
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
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway, Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev Set For UFC 308
By FCF Staff
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
Khamzat Chimaev Releases Short Statement, Following UFC Saudi Arabia Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
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
Khamzat Chimaev’s Manager: “Persistent Illness” Led to His Withdrawal From Robert Whittaker Fight
By FCF Staff
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
Robert Whittaker Surprised, But “Happy”, About Khamzat Chimaev Match-up
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
UFC Announces Khamzat Chimaev vs.Robert Whittaker, Other Fights, For Saudi Arabia Card
By FCF Staff
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
Khamzat Chimaev Confirms UFC 300 Headliner Spot Not Possible
By FCF Staff
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
Khamzat Chimaev Would be “Surprised” if He’s Not Next For Dricus Du Plessis
By FCF Staff
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
Khamzat Chimaev Expects to Fight Winner of Sean Strickland – Dricus Du Plessis
By FCF Staff
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
Manager Provides Update on Khamzat Chimaev’s Hand Injury at UFC 294
By FCF Staff
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
Khamzat Chimaev Octagon Interview | UFC 294
UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev Says Possibly Broken Hand Impacted Performance
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev managed to outscore Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 on Saturday. But, the middleweight contender is reporting he had to push through a hand injury while doing so.
Chimaev took Usman down not long into the … Read More
Kamaru Usman Stepping in For Paulo Costa in Khamzat Chimaev Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC 294 has undergone another, significant change, as Kamaru Usman is replacing Paulo Costa for a battle with Khamzat Chimaev.
Recently, Costa reported that he underwent surgery on his elbow a few weeks ago, but that he … Read More
UFC Announces Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2, Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev
By FCF Staff
The UFC has booked two pivotal fights for its fall schedule, as the promotion has announced that Islam Makhachev will rematch Charles Oliveira, and that Paulo Costa will battle Khamzat Chimaev.
Recently, UFC President Dana White announced … Read More
Khamzat Chimaev is Open to Fight Kamaru Usman at Any Weight
By FCF Staff
Talk about the possibility of Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev fighting later this year continues to build, as now the latter says he’ll fight the former welterweight champ at any weight.
Since Usman was defeated by current, … Read More
Jorge Masvidal Lights up Khamzat Chimaev Over Missing Weight & Comments About Alex Pereira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Alex Pereira secured the UFC’s middleweight crown, Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been shy in sharing his thoughts about the champ, and Jorge Masvidal isn’t having it.
Pereira became the promotion’s new middleweight champ in November, by stopping … Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Talks Return, Claims Four Opponents Have Turned Down Fight
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev is hoping to return to the Octagon in the first quarter of 2023. The problem is, according to the undefeated fighter, no one is willing to fight him.
Recently a new VLOG was posted on … Read More