UFC, Khamzat Chimaev
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Nate Diaz is not a fan of Khamzat Chimaev. Over the weekend, Chimaev became the UFC middleweight champion with a dominant win against Dricus Du Plessis.
Chael Sonnen includes Bo Nickal in his list of desired opponents for new UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
Chimaev’s strategy against Du Plessis has been criticized by some, but not many have gone as far the champ’s longtime enemy, Paulo Costa, with their reactions. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, the Brazilian boldly claimed that Chimaev could “kill” MMA if he repeats the manner in which he won on August 16.
Costa (15-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) says knowing he outlasted Olympic silver medalist wrestler Yoel Romero in his fifth UFC fight in 2019, he's confident that he'll have the strength to fend off Chimaev's wrestling.
Dana White teases Khamzat Chimaev’s next challenger, revealing upcoming middleweight fights will carry massive stakes.
Chimaev has suffered ongoing health concerns over the last few years, halting his momentum in the sport for some time. And talking to the media after arriving in Chechnya, Chimaev credited Kadyrov for bringing him back to the sport.
Magomed Ankalaev’s coach, Sukhrab Magomedov, told Telecomasia.net in an exclusive interview that Khamzat Chimaev, the UFC middleweight titleholder, could likely compete in the light heavyweight division and that he would match up well against Alex Pereira.
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