Joe Rogan fears Khamzat Chimaev could suffer another injury

During a recent podcast episode, Joe Rogan weighed in on what might be next for Khamzat Chimaev.

Brendan Schaub suggested that Chimaev should take a page from Arman Tsarukyan’s playbook and become a more active grappler.

Rogan wasn’t so sure about that path. “I don’t know if he’s interested in doing that,” he replied.

“Here is my fear. There was a recent event that was a very weird event.

“I don’t know who did it, but it was kicks to the legs, punches to the body, and jiu-jitsu. It was weird.”

He then brought up Gleison Tibau, who got injured during an awkward takedown attempt.

“So that could happen to f—— anybody… Wrestlers blow their knees out all the time. It’s just part of the craziness of explosive movement.”

Khamzat Chimaev pushes for rematch with Sean Strickland

After UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev initially told Dana White he’d be moving up to light heavyweight.

Since then, the 15-1 Russian has shifted his focus, using social media to push for a quick rematch.

According to Chimaev’s brother, they’re aiming to get another shot at Sean Strickland before the end of 2026.

“We’ve requested a rematch with Strickland,” Artur Chimaev said recently. “There’s an event in Abu Dhabi in October, and we want to do it there.

“Khamzat isn’t the type of person to move to another weight class and leave unanswered questions behind.”

“We want that second fight. Right now we have no other goals.”