Khamzat Chimaev opponent hints at retirement after first-round loss to UFC star
2 years, 3 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev opponent hints at retirement after first-round loss to UFC star

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kevin Holland has suggested that he intends to retire from mixed martial arts following his decisive submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev earlier this month. Holland fought Chimaev on one day’s notice in the co-main event of UFC 279, losing to the promotion’s fastest-rising star in the first round. ?” Holland faced Chimaev in a 180lbs catchweight bout, after the latter missed weight for his scheduled welterweight main event with Nate Diaz. Diaz went on to submit Tony Ferguson as the UFC 279 card in Las Vegas was reconfigured, with Holland’s original opponent Daniel Rodriguez outpointing Li Jingliang, who was previously set to face Holland.

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Meet Khamzat Chimaev, the scariest fighter in UFC history
2 months, 1 week ago

Meet Khamzat Chimaev, the scariest fighter in UFC history

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Khamzat Chimaev shatters Robert Whittaker’s jaw with rapid submission at UFC 308
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev shatters Robert Whittaker’s jaw with rapid submission at UFC 308

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UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues

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UFC: Robert Whittaker on the Khamzat Chimaev twist and the performance of a lifetime
6 months, 1 week ago

UFC: Robert Whittaker on the Khamzat Chimaev twist and the performance of a lifetime

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Khamzat Chimaev: UFC suffers fresh blow with ‘violent’ illness ahead of Saudi Arabia card
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev: UFC suffers fresh blow with ‘violent’ illness ahead of Saudi Arabia card

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UFC insanity as Volkanovski is DENIED a late callup to replace Conor McGregor while Robert Whittaker's opponent pulls out of Saudi slugfest
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC insanity as Volkanovski is DENIED a late callup to replace Conor McGregor while Robert Whittaker's opponent pulls out of Saudi slugfest

Daily Mail  

UFC Saudi Arabia and UFC 303 are in shambles, with two Australian fighters at the centre of the chaos. After days of speculation, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Conor McGregor will not compete at UFC 303 due to injury. Conor McGregor's UFC returned had been much hyped, but he withdrew late through injury Aussie Alex Volkanovski offered to step …

Khamzat Chimaev could be UFC's new superstar after his victory against one of the best fighters of his generation in Kamaru Usman... but can he surpass Conor McGregor and Jon Jones?
1 year, 2 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev could be UFC's new superstar after his victory against one of the best fighters of his generation in Kamaru Usman... but can he surpass Conor McGregor and Jon Jones?

Daily Mail  

He certainly has the potentially to surpass Conor McGregor and Jon Jones Khamzat Chimaev has well and truly put his name on the map following a big win against Kamaru Usman at UFC 294. Khamzat Chimaev has the potential to be one of the greatest stars in the history of the sport Following his recent win over Kamaru Usman, many …

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results

The Independent  

✕ Close Jake Paul mocks KSI after loss to Tommy Fury Islam Makhachev stunned Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout on Saturday, retaining the lightweight title in their rematch at UFC 294. In February, Makhachev outpointed Volkanovski – who holds the featherweight belt – in the latter’s native Australia, in a competitive clash that left many fans desiring a rematch. …

Khamzat Chimaev sees off valiant Kamaru Usman in UFC 294 co-main event
1 year, 2 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev sees off valiant Kamaru Usman in UFC 294 co-main event

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UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt
1 year, 2 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt

The Hindu  

Russia’s Islam Makhachev scored a stunning first-round knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at Saturday’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi, handing the Australian his first KO loss in over a decade. Reigning featherweight champ Volkanovski stepped up a division to fight Makhachev for the lightweight title in February and lost by decision, and when Makhachev’s …

Kamaru Usman has the tools to be a nightmare for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... his takedown defence is 97%, motivation is sky high after back-to-back defeats and he will relish the odds being against
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamaru Usman has the tools to be a nightmare for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... his takedown defence is 97%, motivation is sky high after back-to-back defeats and he will relish the odds being against

Daily Mail  

Stats show how 'Nigerian Nightmare' could match up well with unbeaten star Kamaru Usman has stepped in on late notice and match-up is even better It wasn't so long ago that Kamaru Usman walked the UFC world like a God and at times seemed almost untouchable. These were hefty setbacks, no doubt, but 'Nigerian Nightmare' is a dangerous wounded animal …

Khamzat Chimaev shows off ridiculous strength as he lifts ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in the air, with pair enjoying impromptu wrestle in the corridor ahead of UFC 294
1 year, 2 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev shows off ridiculous strength as he lifts ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in the air, with pair enjoying impromptu wrestle in the corridor ahead of UFC 294

Daily Mail  

Few fighters have every picked up ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier as though it was nothing, but Khamzat Chimaev did just that on Thursday. In footage filmed by fellow MMA fighter Rashul Albaskhanov, the pair play around before a wide-eyed Cormier puts both hands in the air to signal 'no more!' Daniel Cormier was lifted high in the air by Khamzat …

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws

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UFC 279 results: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson after Khamzat Chimaev runs through Kevin Holland
2 years, 3 months ago

UFC 279 results: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson after Khamzat Chimaev runs through Kevin Holland

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UFC 279 LIVE: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland results
2 years, 3 months ago

UFC 279 LIVE: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland results

The Independent  

✕ Close Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279; Chimaev embraces boos at weigh-in Nate Diaz exited the UFC with a submission victory on Saturday, beating fellow fan favourite Tony Ferguson in the final fight of his UFC contract. Diaz had been scheduled to take on the UFC’s fastest-rising star, Khamzat Chimaev, in the main event of UFC 279, but …

Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight
2 years, 4 months ago

Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight

Associated Press  

Nate Diaz will take on fellow veteran welterweight Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev badly missed weight for his main-event showdown with Diaz. The top three fights on the pay-per-view card were shuffled because of Chimaev’s failed weight cut Friday, but all six fighters will still compete Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. The matchup carries bad blood: Chimaev …

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight

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Nate Diaz blasts UFC for setting up Khamzat Chimaev showdown
2 years, 4 months ago

Nate Diaz blasts UFC for setting up Khamzat Chimaev showdown

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz says Saturday's welterweight fight with Khamzat Chimaev isn't one he wanted and insists he doesn't care if he gets his his 'ass whooped' by the 'rising star. Diaz will complete the final fight of his UFC deal at UFC 278 and has stated his intention to leave the promotion afterwards. Many fans believe the UFC have given him …

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss

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Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa involved in altercation ahead of UFC 279
2 years, 4 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa involved in altercation ahead of UFC 279

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Daniel Cormier brands Khamzat Chimaev the 'biggest LOSER' from UFC 278 fallout
2 years, 4 months ago

Daniel Cormier brands Khamzat Chimaev the 'biggest LOSER' from UFC 278 fallout

Daily Mail  

Leon Edwards' shock UFC welterweight championship win over Kamaru Usman is the highlight of the Englishman's career with Edwards becoming the division's undisputed champion. UFC hall of fame inductee Daniel Cormier labelled Chimaev as the 'biggest loser' in the fallout of Edwards' latest success when speakjng on his YouTube channel, insisting that the Swedish fighter's future is up in the …

UFC 275 results: Jiri Prochazka submits Glover Teixeira in final seconds to win light heavyweight title
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 275 results: Jiri Prochazka submits Glover Teixeira in final seconds to win light heavyweight title

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Khamzat Chimaev surges up UFC welterweight rankings after epic win over Gilbert Burns
2 years, 8 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev surges up UFC welterweight rankings after epic win over Gilbert Burns

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UFC 273 LIVE results: Alexander Volkanovski vs Chan Sung Jung latest updates
2 years, 8 months ago

UFC 273 LIVE results: Alexander Volkanovski vs Chan Sung Jung latest updates

The Independent  

UFC men’s featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski retained the belt Rising star Khamzat Chimaev stayed unbeaten with a split-decision win against Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 on Saturday. Chimaev had won his previous 10 fights via finish, absorbing just one significant strike across four UFC bouts prior to his welterweight meeting with former title challenger Burns in Jacksonville, Florida. Yan went …

UFC 273 results: Khamzat Chimaev edges brutal clash with Gilbert Burns
2 years, 8 months ago

UFC 273 results: Khamzat Chimaev edges brutal clash with Gilbert Burns

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‘You’re out of your mind’: Dana White addresses Khamzat Chimaev doubters after UFC 273
2 years, 8 months ago

‘You’re out of your mind’: Dana White addresses Khamzat Chimaev doubters after UFC 273

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Khamzat Chimaev’s moment of truth arrives in UFC 273 clash with Gilbert Burns
2 years, 9 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev’s moment of truth arrives in UFC 273 clash with Gilbert Burns

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Rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev verbally agrees to fight Gilbert Burns in April
3 years ago

Rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev verbally agrees to fight Gilbert Burns in April

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The best MMA fights of 2021 have left fans keen for more as the UFC looks ahead to another huge year
3 years ago

The best MMA fights of 2021 have left fans keen for more as the UFC looks ahead to another huge year

Daily Mail  

Despite the logistical nightmares occasionally posed by the pandemic, the UFC has had another concussive year of fierce rivalries and all-action contests packed with venomous finishes. Conor McGregor was surprisingly beaten twice by Dustin Poirier, suffering an excruciating leg break in the second loss 2021 highlights Conor McGregor loses to Dustin Poirier twice In his first fight for more than …

UFC 267 results: Glover Teixeira completes fairytale run to gold against Jan Blachowicz as Khamzat Chimaev stars
3 years, 2 months ago

UFC 267 results: Glover Teixeira completes fairytale run to gold against Jan Blachowicz as Khamzat Chimaev stars

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UFC: Marvin Vettori dominates Kevin Holland to edge closer to Israel Adesanya rematch
3 years, 8 months ago

UFC: Marvin Vettori dominates Kevin Holland to edge closer to Israel Adesanya rematch

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Darren Till calls out Khamzat Chimaev with the undefeated UFC star struggling to find an opponent
4 years, 2 months ago

Darren Till calls out Khamzat Chimaev with the undefeated UFC star struggling to find an opponent

Daily Mail  

Darren Till has offered to take on rising star Khamzat Chimaev, with the fan-favourite insisting 'rankings have never mattered in the UFC'. Darren Till has called out Khamzat Chimaev, with the undefeated star struggling for a fight The undefeated 26-year-old cannot find a ranked opponent willing to take him on However, White has struggled to find a ranked fighter willing …

I am Getting Bored: Conor McGregor Hints at UFC Return, Teases Fight with Khamzat Chimaev
4 years, 5 months ago

I am Getting Bored: Conor McGregor Hints at UFC Return, Teases Fight with Khamzat Chimaev

News 18  

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor has hinted on a UFC return with a tweet which has not revealed much but enough to create a flutter. The Irishman in a cryptic tweet accepted a fight with UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev after responding to his call-out on social media. In a Twitter post, McGregor had posted a photo with …

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals he flew to Ireland to beat up Conor McGregor for insulting Khabib
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals he flew to Ireland to beat up Conor McGregor for insulting Khabib

Daily Mail  

Khamzat Chimaev says he travelled to Ireland to 'beat up' Conor McGregor only to be detained by police, as the Irish superstar lead fans into a frenzy with a cryptic tweet on Thursday evening. Khamzat Chimaev claims he flew to Ireland to beat up Conor McGregor but was turned home The 26-year-old is a star on the rise after two …

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