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Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

Jared Cannonier has set his sights on another title shot and is willing to fight anyone to achieve his goal. After a dominant victory over Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75, Cannonier believes he has earned his spot as one of the top middleweights in the world and is now in the running for the title. Despite his confidence, Cannonier is not getting ahead of … Continue reading Jared Cannonier will only consider fighting Khamzat Chimaev if it’s for a title shot

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Israel Adesanya is open to facing Khamzat Chimaev but prioritizes other opponents

Israel Adesanya, the two-time UFC middleweight champion, is waiting for his next big challenge. Adesanya put his combat sports rival Alex Pereira behind him, at least for now, after knocking him out in round two of their fourth encounter and MMA rematch at UFC 287 this past April. He reclaimed the 185-pound throne and is heading to light heavyweight, while the next middleweight title challenger … Continue reading Israel Adesanya is open to facing Khamzat Chimaev but prioritizes other opponents

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Anthony Smith believes that a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman would be a challenge

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is determined to regain his title, but he will need to earn his way back up after losing two consecutive fights against Leon Edwards. Usman is interested in facing fellow welterweight Khamzat Chimaev as a big-name contender fight, but one-time light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith is unsure if it would be a favorable matchup for Usman. Chimaev’s future … Continue reading Anthony Smith believes that a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman would be a challenge

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MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev criticizes Colby Covington and Paulo Costa and claims dominion over two divisions

Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated fighter with a record of 12-0, feels that he is not only the biggest fish in the sea but the only fish worth watching nowadays. He has not fought in 2023, but he has his sights set on achieving bigger things in the future. While UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards prepares to defend his title against Colby Covington and the middleweight … Continue reading MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev criticizes Colby Covington and Paulo Costa and claims dominion over two divisions

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Khamzat Chimaev asserts that UFC has a competition for him in Abu Dhabi and challenges Kamaru Usman with a menacing statement

Khamzat Chimaev is eagerly awaiting confirmation regarding his next scheduled upcoming match. With the UFC preparing to hold their UFC 294 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi, Chimaev would seem an excellent choice for inclusion on the fight card. After all, he first showcased his considerable fighting talents at a couple of “Fight Island” events in 2020, where the UFC was forced to relocate operations due … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev asserts that UFC has a competition for him in Abu Dhabi and challenges Kamaru Usman with a menacing statement

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Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

Chael Sonnen, a renowned journalist, and copywriter, has expressed his concern over the whereabouts of Khamzat Chimaev. The last time Chimaev was seen was eight months ago, where he defeated Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight bout at UFC 279. However, his performance was marred by him missing the welterweight limit for the scheduled headlining fight against Nate Diaz, leading to the top three fights … Continue reading Chael Sonnen queries Khamzat Chimaev’s unconfirmed status after Paulo Costa bout is scrapped

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Khamzat Chimaev aims at Leon Edwards and Israel Adesanya while discussing his absence from the sport

The unbeaten fighter is ready to fight in either the welterweight or middleweight division but claims that he hasn’t received any offers from the UFC. Chimaev has been preparing for fights in Dubai and Thailand, but none have come his way, leaving him confused and wondering why he should train so hard if there is no fight. The 29-year-old has had just three fights in … Continue reading Khamzat Chimaev aims at Leon Edwards and Israel Adesanya while discussing his absence from the sport

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Belal Muhammad emerges victorious in co-main event of UFC 288 with a remarkably one-sided decision win over Gilbert Burns

In a stunning performance, Belal Muhammad proved himself to be a force to be reckoned with by toppling Gilbert Burns in the co-main event at UFC 288, positioning himself for a welterweight title fight. Accepting the challenge on short notice following Ramadan, Muhammad displayed his skill by relentlessly pressuring Burns with quick, sharp combinations and a series of punishing body kicks. His technical precision led … Continue reading Belal Muhammad emerges victorious in co-main event of UFC 288 with a remarkably one-sided decision win over Gilbert Burns

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Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

When it comes to the potential matchup between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev, Dana White is open to discussing it, but with one caveat. Usman recently suggested the idea of fighting Chimaev and even mentioned the possibility of moving up to middleweight to make it happen. However, White made it clear that in order for the fight to even have a chance of taking place, … Continue reading Dana White is receptive to a Kamaru Usman versus Khamzat Chimaev fight, but only in the 185-pound category since “catchweights” hold no significance

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Paulo Costa requests to fight Jan Blachowicz at UFC 288, and Blachowicz offers a response

Brazilian mixed martial artist, Paulo Costa, announced his intentions of taking on Jan Blachowicz in a highly anticipated fight at UFC 288, after Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush’s co-main event was cancelled. UFC President, Dana White, revealed that a new co-main event was being worked on for the upcoming May 6 card in Newark, N.J. Costa requested a 205-pound card against Blachowicz in a tweet … Continue reading Paulo Costa requests to fight Jan Blachowicz at UFC 288, and Blachowicz offers a response

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Robert Whittaker shows lack of eagerness towards facing Paulo Costa in his next fight

Robert Whittaker has officially written off Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa as a possible opponent after Costa pulled out of their scheduled fights for the second time, most recently at UFC 284 in Perth. Whittaker was very upset with Costa’s actions and does not want to waste his time, money, and energy preparing for an opponent who isn’t committed to showing up. Another fighter who doesn’t … Continue reading Robert Whittaker shows lack of eagerness towards facing Paulo Costa in his next fight

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