Khamzat Chimaev: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Michael ‘Venom’ Page books UFC return vs. top contender on Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev card

UFC star Michael ‘Venom’ Page has found his next fight at middleweight. The former Bellator title challenger turned a new leaf at 185 lbs earlier this year when he took Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov’s undefeated record in an impressive decision victory at UFC Riyadh.

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UFC Atlanta With Awesome Main Card on Father’s Day Weekend

UFC Atlanta fight week rolls on. Saturday night, the famous UFC Octagon makes its last stop before the calendar turns over to summer next week inside Atlanta’s State Farm Arena for this week’s edition of UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 3

Khamzat Chimaev’s middleweight rival insists division’s dark horse is ‘harder fight’ than 14-0 phenom

Khamzat Chimaev is arguably the most feared fighter on the UFC roster right now. The 14-0 Russian phenom has run through almost all of his opponents since joining MMA’s premier promotion in 2020.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 2

UFC 316 star saved Nate Diaz from potential Khamzat Chimaev beating after fight week catastrophe

Just hours before Nate Diaz was scheduled to fight Khamzat Chimaev in his final UFC fight, he was spared after catastrophe ensued at the UFC 279 weigh-ins causing a huge mix-up.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 31

Fans fear for Dricus du Plessis as Khamzat Chimaev trains with former two-time Olympic gold medallist in new footage

On August 16, two huge personalities will collide in Chicago with the UFC middleweight title on the line. To prepare for his first chance to seize UFC gold, Khamzat Chimaev has removed any distractions by training in the mountain village of Kislovodsk.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 27

UFC 319 adds ex-RIZIN champ to Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev card

UFC 319 has received a high-caliber flyweight matchup, featuring a former RIZIN champion taking on a grizzled UFC veteran. UFC 319 features the third middleweight title defense for champion Dricus Du Plessis, as he takes on the unstoppable Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 24

Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev snubbed as PFL star is named the ‘best middleweight in the world’

Could there be a man outside of the UFC capable of beating both Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev? Du Plessis and Chimaev will fight at UFC 319 in Chicago on August 16, as the latter gets set for his first opportunity at earning champion status on MMA’s biggest stage.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 23

Khamzat Chimaev reveals why he is doing UFC 319 fight camp at Olympic base in secluded mountain village

Khamzat Chimaev is now just a few months out from finally fighting for a UFC title, five years after joining the promotion. Ever since Khamzat Chimaev made his UFC debut during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he was immediately highlighted as a potential future double champion in the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 22

Khamzat Chimaev flew to Ireland to confront Conor McGregor years before UFC fame

Years before Khamzat Chimaev rose to fame in the UFC, he attempted to make a name for himself by confronting Conor McGregor in Ireland. This coming August, Khamzat Chimaev will finally fight for the UFC middleweight title when he takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 22

Robert Whittaker gives honest take on Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Few fighters and pundits can say they've fought Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. One such fighter is Robert Whittaker, who has fought and unfortunately lost to both middleweight bogeymen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 21

Dricus du Plessis mirrors Conor McGregor in brutal social media dig at Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 319

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis took a page out of Conor McGregor’s playbook. Tensions are ramping up between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their highly-anticipated middleweight title clash at UFC 319.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 21

‘That’s a promise’… Dricus du Plessis sends ominous warning to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 319

Dricus du Plessis has warned Khamzat Chimaev he’s in for a new and unpleasant experience at UFC 319. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his belt against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, which will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on August 16.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Khamzat Chimaev jabs Dricus du Plessis’s coaches as bad blood boils ahead of UFC 319 title fight

UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev aimed at Dricus du Plessis’s team ahead of UFC 319. UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev aren’t fans of one another ahead of their upcoming booking at UFC 319.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 19

Khamzat Chimaev will struggle to takedown Dricus Du Plessis, according to a UFC legend… ‘It’s an exciting match’

Khamzat Chimaev might have a hard time out-grappling Dricus Du Plessis, according to an MMA icon. The pair are scheduled to go to war at UFC 319 on August 16 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 17

Dricus du Plessis spread ‘false rumor’ about Khamzat Chimaev, says UFC legend

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis is on a collision path with the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in 2025. Dana White announced some major UFC fights recently, including some big news regarding the lightweight, welterweight, and middleweight title pictures.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 16

Sean Strickland reveals expert prediction for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

Sean Strickland knows all about the two men fighting in the UFC 319 main event. In what is arguably the biggest fight of the year, UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his middleweight title for a third time against 14-0 contender Khamzat Chimaev on Aug.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 15

Dricus du Plessis suggests Khamzat Chimaev may withdraw from UFC 319 title fight

It doesn’t seem as if Dricus du Plessis is especially confident that Khamzat Chimaev will make it to fight night at UFC 319. Undefeated since joining the UFC in 2020, du Plessis won the promotion’s middleweight title via split decision against Sean Strickland at UFC 297 after earning a title shot with three-straight finishes.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 15

Dricus du Plessis mocks Khamzat Chimaev’s previous health issues after UFC 319 backup fighter confirmed

Dricus du Plessis is clearly not very confident that his next opponent will make it into the Octagon on August 16. The UFC’s middleweight champion is set to put his title on the line for the third time when du Plessis faces Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 14

Chimaev Has A Dig At Belal; Will They Face Off In The Future?

Khamzat Chimaev has explained why he had a dig at Belal Muhammad after his UFC 315 defeat to Jack Della Maddalena. Belal lost his UFC Welterweight Title in his first defense via a unanimous decision.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 14

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev headlines UFC 319

A middleweight title fight will headline the UFC 319 fight card on August 16. Champion Dricus Du Plessis puts his title on the line against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at the United Center in Chicago.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 21

Khamzat Chimaev called out for a title fight by a dark horse

UFC middleweights are waiting with extreme anticipation following news that Dricus Du Plessis could possibly be injured. News of Du Plessis being injured is still unconfirmed, but this hasn’t stopped other qualified contenders from throwing their hats in the ring.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Sean Strickland doesn’t care about the middleweight belt

For UFC middleweight Sean Strickland, the upcoming fight between him and division champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t about the title. It’s about unfinished business.

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Cejudo believes Chimaev will get title shot over Strickland

Henry Cejudo believes Khamzat Chimaev will get title shot over Sean Strickland

Chimaev did just take out Robert Whittaker, the No. 3 middleweight contender, in spectacular fashion at UFC 308.

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Dricus Du Plessis calls out Khamzat Chimaev for future fight

When Khamzat Chimaev broke Robert Whittaker’s jaw while submitting him in their middleweight bout on Saturday at UFC 308, he declared himself past due for a title fight. Current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis wholeheartedly agreed with the now 14-0 Chimaev.

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