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UFC Star threatened by Khamzat Chimaev once offered $50k bet for next fight

One fighter has issued a challenge to Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares for his first title defence. Despite holding the belt, Chimaev seems to already be thinking beyond the division, hinting at a future move up to light heavyweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Khamzat Chimaev receives $50k bet offer for his next fight from UFC star he threatened backstage

A fighter has laid down a challenge to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his first title defense. Chimaev seemingly doesn’t plan on staying at middleweight for too long, with him already having his eyes on the light heavyweight division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 11

Chimaev Looking To ‘Avoid’ Imavov

UFC Middleweight Champion and Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev is not keen on facing Nassourdine Imavov as the latter’s Dagestani background would create ‘drama’.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Joe Rogan Reacts to 'Weird' Khamzat Chimaev-Ian Garry Altercation

After UFC Fight Night 265 in Qatar, a backstage encounter between top-ranked welterweight contender Ian Garry and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev swiftly escalated into a near-brawl that was the hot topic of the MMA world when it occurred.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 10

Khamzat Chimaev trashes Alex Pereira, accuses Brazilian of 'running' from fight

Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev recently revealed that he doesn't plan on staying in the 185-pound division for very long. Having won the middleweight

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 10

Joe Rogan Reveals Only Way to Beat Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev has reached a point where conversations about him no longer start with if he can be beaten, but with how. After bulldozing Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 and claiming the middleweight title, the numbers told a story that words struggled to soften.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 9

Khamzat Chimaev Gets Honest About Chechnya vs. Dagestan Conflict Ahead of Potential 185lbs Title Fight

It has been a few months since Khamzat Chimaev became the undisputed UFC middleweight champion after defeating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319. The Chechen controlled the former champion throughout five rounds using relentless wrestling pressure and secured a clear unanimous decision victory, scoring 50-44 across the board.

MMA News / HITC / December 9

Khamzat Chimaev clarifies joking “win” over Jon Jones and opens up on street clash

Khamzat Chimaev has cleared up the viral clip of him grappling Jon Jones, saying it was nothing more than a bit of fun between them. Fans on social media were quick to react to Chimaev’s ‘win’ against Jones that went viral a few weeks ago.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 9

Khamzat Chimaev Teases Major Career Shift as He Unveils Bold Plan for UFC Future

Khamzat Chimaev is done playing musical chairs with weight classes. The undefeated middleweight champion has now declared that he would defend his 185-lb belt one more time before finally moving up for good.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 9

Khamzat Chimaev plans to move up to light heavyweight division after one more fight

Since his arrival in the UFC in July 2020, Khamzat Chimaev seemed destined to become a champion. The undefeated Chechen lived up to those expectations winning the middleweight championship at UFC 319 by dominating then-titleholder Dricus Du Plessis.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 8

Khamzat Chimaev laughs off Jon Jones wrestling “win” and explains street altercation

Khamzat Chimaev has explained that his street grappling match with Jon Jones that went viral was simply the pair playing around. Much was made of the middleweight champion ‘winning’ the exchange, and partners who were there for the video claimed that Jones had agreed to a ‘rematch’.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8

Khamzat Chimaev Calls Alex Pereira’s UFC White House Bluff in Fiery Challenge to Coach

As the promotion gears up to enter its historic Paramount+ CBS era, Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev have started beefing once again. To crank up the animosity, ‘Poatan’s coach, Glover Teixeira, also had some heated words for ‘Borz’, and the 185 lbs champion didn’t waste any time firing back.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 5

Khamzat Chimaev enlists billionaire entrepreneur in his corner for next UFC outing

Khamzat Chimaev has taken a broad approach by seeking out a billionaire entrepreneur to be in his corner the next time he makes the walk to the octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3

Joe Rogan names unranked UFC middleweight he believes could go on to beat Khamzat Chimaev

With Khamzat Chimaev’s continued dominance in the sport, UFC icon Joe Rogan believes there is only one fighter who could potentially go on to dethrone him.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 1

Six-Fight Win Streak Earns Imavov UFC Middleweight Title Shot Against Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev has confirmed Nassourdine Imavov as his first middleweight title challenger The fight won’t happen until after Ramadan ends on March 19,

MMA News / HITC / November 29

How UFC 324 booking impacted a heavyweight’s pursuit of Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC record

Waldo Cortes-Acosta had a historic plan in motion before the UFC 324 announcement dropped. A heavyweight contender had his eyes on history just as the UFC unveiled its first Paramount+ era main events.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 29

Khamzat Chimaev’s Next Opponent Hints at Title Fight Following Ramadan in 2026

The gap between expectations and timing has grown clearer in the UFC middleweight division, as the next championship bout for Khamzat Chimaev has been pushed well into 2026.

MMA News / HITC / November 28

Khamzat Chimaev hints at next opponent as he says he must improve his wrestling

Khamzat Chimaev appears to have selected the opponent for his first middleweight title defence. Chimaev had a run-in with Ian Machado Garry over the weekend at UFC Qatar, and it did not take long for clips of their confrontation to spread online.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27

Khamzat Chimaev names his next opponent days after providing return timeframe

Khamzat Chimaev has named who he will face in the first defense of his middleweight title. Chimaev recently got into an altercation with Ian Machado Garry this past weekend at UFC Qatar.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 25

Khamzat Chimaev Shoves Ian Garry: A Backstage Scuffle Explained

In the chaotic world of the UFC, sometimes the real fights happen when the gloves are off, and the cameras (mostly) aren’t rolling. The latest backstage drama features none other than the boogeyman of the middleweight division, Khamzat Chimaev, and the ever-polarizing welterweight contender, Ian “The Future” Machado Garry.

MMA News / HITC / November 23

Khamzat Chimaev reveals the reason behind his shove on Ian Machado Garry

Khamzat Chimaev has given his perspective on the altercation with Ian Machado Garry. Chimaev was at UFC Qatar, working in Arman Tsarukyan’s corner during his submission victory over Dan Hooker.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 22

Ian Machado Garry disparages Khamzat Chimaev's manhood after UFC Qatar altercation

Ian Machado Garry just picked up arguably the biggest win of his career in the sport. Still, the headlines are focusing on a different matter involving the rising contender at UFC Qatar.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Khamzat Chimaev’s Injury Hiatus Proves Din Thomas Was Right All Along

Just when the middleweight division thought it might get interesting, Khamzat Chimaev has slammed the brakes on the entire party. In what has to be the most predictable plot twist of the year, the newly crowned UFC middleweight champion has announced he’s taking a little vacation from fighting due to a foot injury.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 10

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev's MMA lookalike stays undefeated with violent 32-second KO

An MMA fighter that bears a striking resemblance to current UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev added another knockout to his undefeated record over the weekend.