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By FCF Staff

A fight between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev has been kicked from the UFC’s schedule once again, as it’s being reported the latter can no longer fight on January 2oth.

Chimaev was supposed to face the welterweight… Read More

By FCF Staff

It looks like Leon Edwards will unfortunately, not fight in 2020, as it’s being reported the welterweight has contracted COVID-19 and cannot fight Khamzat Chimaev later this month as a result.

Edwards (18-3) hasn’t fought since July,… Read More

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Chris Weidman won’t be the next person to face Khamzat Chimaev, but recently the former middleweight champ outlined why he’s interested in facing the rising star.

Chimaev has been making some serious waves in the UFC, after… Read More

By FCF Staff

Following the recent news that Leon Edwards had been removed from the UFC’s welterweight ranks due to inactivity, Dana White’s announced the contender will face rising star, Khamzat Chimaev next.

During a recent episode of ‘The Jim… Read More

By FCF Staff

Following Nate Diaz’s fiery response to talk of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier fighting again, Khamzat Chimaev has challenged the Stockton star.

Recently Diaz accused McGregor and Poirier of “play fighting”, on account of the fact the… Read More

By FCF Staff

Khamzat Chimaev isn’t currently ranked in the top 15 of the UFC’s middleweight division. But that hasn’t stopped the fast-rising star from calling for a bout with middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya.

Since Adesanya stopped Paulo Costa in… Read More

By FCF Staff

As the UFC continues to work on Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight, Neil Magny’s let it be known he’s more than willing to fight the rising star.

Chimaev recently KO’d Gerald Meerschaert in just 17 seconds, and since… Read More

By FCF Staff

Stephen Thompson recently began campaigning for a fight with Leon Edwards, but it looks like Khamzat Chimaev has a different plan for “Wonderboy”.

On Tuesday, Thompson used Twitter for the first time to call a fighter out,… Read More

By FCF Staff

Recently UFC President Dana White said the promotion is hoping to have Khamzat Chimaev fight twice in the near future, and now it’s being reported Gerald Meerschaert will likely be his next opponent.

Not long ago, White… Read More

By FCF Staff

The UFC is working on booking Khamzat Chimaev’s next couple of fights, and one of them could be against perennial contender, Demian Maia.

Chimaev made headlines this past July, by becoming the first fighter in UFC history… Read More

By FCF Staff

Dana White has said he wants to get Khamzat Chimaev back in the Octagon, as soon as possible. But, the UFC President’s reporting travel issues are holding up that plan.

After Chimaev made UFC history in July,… Read More

By FCF Staff

Khamzat Chimaev wants a big name for his third UFC bout, after making history last month in his first two fights with the promotion. So, while Chimaev would almost certainly agree to fight Donald Cerrone, he doesn’t… Read More

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In an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronster, Dana White confirms that Khamzat Chimaev versus Gilbert Burns is being targeted for UFC 273, which is scheduled for April 9th. Bout will be contested at welterweight. Location will at… Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

It wasn’t that long ago when Jorge Masvidal was preparing for his first shot at the UFC’s welterweight crown, following a series of headline-grabbing wins. But, fast forward to today, and this weekend could mark the final… Read More

by FCF Staff

Main Card: 

Nate Diaz def. Tony Ferguson via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 4, 2:52

Khamzat Chimaev def. Kevin Holland via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 2:13

Daniel Rodriguez def. Li Jingliang via split decision (29-28,… Read More

By FCF Staff

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

Khamzat Chimaev (178.5)* vs. Nate Diaz (171)

Tony Ferguson (171) vs. Li Jingliang (170.5)

Kevin Holland (179.5) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (179) – 180-pound catchweight

Irene Aldana (137.5) vs. Macy Chiasson (139.5)… Read More

By FCF Staff

According to MMAJunkie, Darren Till versus Jack Hermansson is set for the UFC’s July 23rd event. Bout will be contested at middleweight(185lbs). Location will be in London, England. No official venue has been announced. It will be… Read More

By FCF Staff

UFC 273 Main Card Results:

• Alexander Volkanovski def. Chan Sung Jung via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 0:45
• Aljamain Sterling def. Petr Yan via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
• Khamzat Chimaev def. Gilbert Burns via unanimous

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