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Chimaev Doubles Imavov's Offer To Strickland With $1 Million Bid

Chimaev Doubles Imavov's Offer To Strickland With $1 Million Bid

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has two contenders offering their own money to land a title fight, with negotiations over his first defense still unsettled.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 7

Khamzat Chimaev Offers $1 Million to Fight Sean Strickland After UFC Pay Dispute

Khamzat Chimaev offered Sean Strickland $1 million to fight him instead of facing Nassourdine Imavov Strickland’s UFC 336 bout is stuck in negotiations

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 7
Michael Bisping Snubs Khamzat Chimaev From His Top 10 Middleweights of All Time List

Michael Bisping Snubs Khamzat Chimaev From His Top 10 Middleweights of All Time List

Michael Bisping is throwing a little cold water on the Khamzat Chimaev hype. The UFC Hall of Famer recently reacted to a ChatGPT-generated ranking of the greatest middleweights in UFC history, and he had some serious issues with seeing ‘Borz’ all the way up at No.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 6
Khamzat Chimaev offers Sean Strickland $1 million for rematch

Khamzat Chimaev offers Sean Strickland $1 million for rematch

Khamzat Chimaev really wants a rematch against current middleweight champion Sean Strickland and he’s willing to pay a handsome amount to get it. The two former training partners fought in the UFC 328 main event in May and Strickland edged out “Borz” via split decision to become a two-time middleweight titleholder.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 5
Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Sean Strickland’s UFC pay issues with fight offer of his own

Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Sean Strickland’s UFC pay issues with fight offer of his own

Khamzat Chimaev has attempted to hijack Sean Strickland’s next fight with a fight offer of his own. Ever since his title loss to Sean Strickland earlier this year, Khamzat Chimaev has been attempting to secure an immediate rematch against his American rival.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29
UFC 334 takes big hit as Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated teammate withdraws from event

UFC 334 takes big hit as Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated teammate withdraws from event

After only being announced recently, UFC 334 has already taken a big hit, with several fights falling from the card. During UFC 331 earlier this month, Ciryl Gane vs.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 29
Khamzat Chimaev to face Colby Covington in RAF Abu Dhabi headline title match on November 14

Khamzat Chimaev to face Colby Covington in RAF Abu Dhabi headline title match on November 14

Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi, the first RAF event in the Middle East, will be headlined by Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington, who will compete for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 24
Colby Covington Outs Khamzat Chimaev’s Biggest Weakness, Lays Down Condition to Face Him

Colby Covington Outs Khamzat Chimaev’s Biggest Weakness, Lays Down Condition to Face Him

Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev’s clash under the Real American Freestyle banner is almost set in stone after the pair delivered impressive victories in the promotion’s spectacle in Miami last week.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 23
Khamzat Chimaev set to face former UFC champion on card headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs Dillon Danis

Khamzat Chimaev set to face former UFC champion on card headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs Dillon Danis

Khamzat Chimaev will return to wrestling in the co-main event of RAF 14 on October 23. The former UFC middleweight champion has picked up grappling wins over Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, and Gilbert Burns in 2026.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 23
Lawler Returns To Face Chimaev At RAF 14

Lawler Returns To Face Chimaev At RAF 14

Robbie Lawler is coming out of retirement to wrestle Khamzat Chimaev. Real American Freestyle announced Wednesday that the UFC Hall of Famer will face the former UFC middleweight champion in a catchweight bout at RAF 14 next month, per MMA Fighting.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 22
Khamzat Chimaev bemoans lack of fight news in footage from Arman Tsarukyan’s dressing room

Khamzat Chimaev bemoans lack of fight news in footage from Arman Tsarukyan’s dressing room

Khamzat Chimaev claimed that the UFC are refusing to get him a comeback fight during footage caught backstage in Los Angeles. Back in May, Chimaev lost for the first time in his career to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, who took his middleweight world title in the process.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21
Chimaev Headlines RAF Abu Dhabi In Five-Year Deal

Chimaev Headlines RAF Abu Dhabi In Five-Year Deal

Real American Freestyle has locked in a five-year deal with Abu Dhabi to stage annual wrestling events at Etihad Arena, with the inaugural card set for Nov.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 21
RAF Inks Five-Year Event Deal in Abu Dhabi, Debuting November 14 With Khamzat Chimaev Headlining

RAF Inks Five-Year Event Deal in Abu Dhabi, Debuting November 14 With Khamzat Chimaev Headlining

Real American Freestyle (RAF) today announced a five-year partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the UAE Wrestling Federation to bring RAF events to Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 21
Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan are set to co-headline a card that clashes with UFC 334

Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan are set to co-headline a card that clashes with UFC 334

Khamzat Chimaev has a date and location for his next Real American Freestyle [RAF] match. ‘Borz’ has picked up wrestling wins over Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, and Gilbert Burns in 2026.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 20
Covington Calls Out Chimaev And Usman After RAF Win

Covington Calls Out Chimaev And Usman After RAF Win

Colby Covington has two RAF opponents in mind following his dominant 10-0 sweep of former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. Covington, who defeated Arman Tsarukyan 5-3 in July before blanking Muhammad at RAF 13, told media members he wants grudge matches with Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman on the wrestling mats.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 20

Khamzat Chimaev teammate gets UFC return at MSG months after allegedly attacking DWCS star in hotel

Baisangur Susurkaev’s recent antics haven’t cost him a big opportunity. The teammate of former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev was among the names who had their next fight confirmed on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 19
Colby Covington wants to face UFC star he has ‘unfinished business’ with instead of Khamzat Chimaev

Colby Covington wants to face UFC star he has ‘unfinished business’ with instead of Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev is not Colby Covington’s preferred opponent choice after RAF 13. Both men had their hands raised at Friday’s Real American Freestyle event in Miami, Florida.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 19
RAF13 Celebrates South Florida Return; Chimaev and Covington Remain Undefeated Ahead of Las Vegas

RAF13 Celebrates South Florida Return; Chimaev and Covington Remain Undefeated Ahead of Las Vegas

Miami, FL (Sept 19, 2026) – Real American Freestyle (RAF), the new home for the sport’s elite, hosted its fifteenth event following RAF Russia at Coral Gables’s Watsco Center.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 19
Khamzat Chimaev definitively beats Gilbert Burns in long-awaited rematch at RAF13

Khamzat Chimaev definitively beats Gilbert Burns in long-awaited rematch at RAF13

Khamzat Chimaev’s post-UFC 328 winning streak continued with another finish tonight in Miami against Gilbert Burns. Four years ago, their infamous first meeting took place at UFC 273 up the road in Jacksonville as the sport welcomed fans back fans after the coronavirus.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 18
Chimaev Confirms Hand Injuries After Years Of Powerful Punching

Chimaev Confirms Hand Injuries After Years Of Powerful Punching

Khamzat Chimaev needs time away from the Octagon to repair his hands after years of punishing power punching caught up with him. The former UFC middleweight champion told MMA Fighting that chronic hand issues will force him out for the next month or two.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 18
Chimaev Calls For Immediate Title Shot After UFC 328 Loss

Chimaev Calls For Immediate Title Shot After UFC 328 Loss

Khamzat Chimaev says he should get another crack at the UFC middleweight title without having to fight again. Chimaev dropped a close decision to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, losing his championship in a fight many observers scored for the new champion.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 17
Khamzat Chimaev accidentally leaks next fight against Colby Covington

Khamzat Chimaev accidentally leaks next fight against Colby Covington

It seems the biggest fight in RAF history has been given the green light, courtesy of Khamzat Chimaev. Going a perfect two-for-two in his short RAF career, Chimaev is one of the biggest names regularly competing on the Real American Freestyle stage.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 14
Khamzat Chimaev Threatens UFC Hiatus With December Deadline Fast Approaching

Khamzat Chimaev Threatens UFC Hiatus With December Deadline Fast Approaching

The UFC’s middleweight division may face a high-profile booking crisis ahead if its most dangerous contender walks away. And that seems to be real possibility since Khamzat Chimaev is running out of patience, and the UFC might be running out of time to keep him active.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 13
Khamzat Chimaev makes damning revelation about UFC future

Khamzat Chimaev makes damning revelation about UFC future

Khamzat Chimaev has given an ultimatum to the UFC. ‘Borz’ is one of the most followed fighters in the sport and often builds hype around cards if he is featured.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 1
Khamzat Chimaev Calls for Quick UFC Return, Names Four Potential Opponents

Khamzat Chimaev Calls for Quick UFC Return, Names Four Potential Opponents

Khamzat Chimaev isn’t interested in spending much time on the sidelines. Nearly four months after suffering the first defeat of his professional career

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