UFC 267: Khamzat Chimaev talks to Dana White while holding his rival in MID-AIR
3 years, 4 months ago

UFC 267: Khamzat Chimaev talks to Dana White while holding his rival in MID-AIR

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There's been plenty of talk about Khamzat Chimaev and the UFC phenom decided to continue the conversation inside the Octagon as the 27-year-old put on another stunning display at UFC 267. And Chimaev proved that the hype is real as the Russia-born fighter swept past Li Jingliang in just one round, all while speaking with UFC president Dana White. Khamzat Chimaev proved the hype is real with a stunning first-round victory at UFC 267 The UFC phenom defeated No 11-ranked welterweight Li Jingliang with a rear naked choke The Chinese star, ranked No 11 in the welterweight division, was expected to provide Chimaev his first stern test on the big stage but the Swede made light work of his rival. UFC fans took to Twitter to predict that Chimaev will one day have his hands on UFC gold 'Khamzat is the scariest fighter I've seen in a long time,' one fan admitted.

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UFC 313 Chaos: Ruffy’s Knockout Steals the Show, Ankalaev Claims Gold
2 weeks, 3 days ago

UFC 313 Chaos: Ruffy’s Knockout Steals the Show, Ankalaev Claims Gold

The Hindu  

Finishing a fighter of Bobby ‘King’ Green’s stature is no mean feat. Ruffy’s superior striking ability was evident from the opening bell, but it was his audacious spinning wheel kick in the second minute of the first round that sealed the deal. With Green pressing forward, Ruffy unleashed a perfectly timed spinning kick, connecting flush with Green’s head. Ruffy, a …

Meet Khamzat Chimaev, the scariest fighter in UFC history
5 months ago

Meet Khamzat Chimaev, the scariest fighter in UFC history

The Independent  

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

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

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UFC welterweight challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov backs Dana White to do the 'fair' thing if Conor McGregor ever returns to the octagon
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC welterweight challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov backs Dana White to do the 'fair' thing if Conor McGregor ever returns to the octagon

Daily Mail  

UFC welterweight title contender Shavkat Rakhmonov is trusting the organisation to stick to their word and give him a championship shot ahead of Conor McGregor, if the Irishman ever makes his long-awaited return. McGregor has laid out plans to fight before the end of the year, despite UFC president Dana White rejecting the suggestion, and Rakhmonov believes he will be …

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

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

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Dana White reveals he 'saw footage of Khamzat Chimaev on the ground violently ill', with UFC president admitting it is mystery why top star keeps getting sick before fights
9 months, 1 week ago

Dana White reveals he 'saw footage of Khamzat Chimaev on the ground violently ill', with UFC president admitting it is mystery why top star keeps getting sick before fights

Daily Mail  

UFC president Dana White has admitted that he is unsure when Khamzat Chimaev will return to action. The undefeated Russian was due to fight former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker on Saturday, but was forced to pull out of the contest due to an illness. Chimaev's issues are a mystery to White, who has revealed that he saw footage of …

Khamzat Chimaev: UFC suffers fresh blow with ‘violent’ illness ahead of Saudi Arabia card
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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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
9 months, 2 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 …

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor McGregor's return is 'extremely unlikely to go ahead' and Dana White is 'actively negotiating to find a replacement', insider claims - despite UFC posting promo for the fight TODAY

Daily Mail  

Award-winning MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return fight at UFC 303 is 'extremely unlikely' to take place. Ariel Helwani reported that Conor McGregor's return at UFC 303 is looking 'extremely unlikely' UFC chief Dana White is yet to give an update amid all the skepticism surrounding the fight While there has not been a word directly from …

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, 5 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 …

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, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

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Major UFC announcement hints at Conor McGregor return date
1 year, 6 months ago

Major UFC announcement hints at Conor McGregor return date

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UFC 284: Dana White hits back at Islam Makhachev over ‘promotion’ claim
2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284: Dana White hits back at Islam Makhachev over ‘promotion’ claim

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Khamzat Chimaev opponent hints at retirement after first-round loss to UFC star
2 years, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Nate Diaz: UFC president Dana White reflects on icon’s legacy
2 years, 6 months ago

Nate Diaz: UFC president Dana White reflects on icon’s legacy

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UFC 279 LIVE: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland results
2 years, 6 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 …

Nate Diaz rages after Khamzat Chimaev fails to make weight for UFC 279 by SEVEN POUNDS
2 years, 6 months ago

Nate Diaz rages after Khamzat Chimaev fails to make weight for UFC 279 by SEVEN POUNDS

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz has vowed he will never fight 'little leaguer' Khamzat Chimaev in the octagon after the welterweight missed his weight limit by seven pounds ahead of UFC 279. Chimaev's failure to make weight forced UFC supremo Dana White to shuffle his cards and Diaz will now fight Tony Ferguson at the top of the bill. Nate Diaz will fight …

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev misses weight for Nate Diaz fight

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UFC 279: Is Nate Diaz being put out to pasture in Khamzat Chimaev fight?
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 279: Is Nate Diaz being put out to pasture in Khamzat Chimaev fight?

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Khamzat Chimaev feels like UFC’s ‘paid killer’ in Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 6 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev feels like UFC’s ‘paid killer’ in Nate Diaz fight

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UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss
2 years, 6 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, 6 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, 7 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 …

‘I care about Nate Diaz a lot’: Khamzat Chimaev fight is not what people think, says UFC president Dana White
2 years, 8 months ago

‘I care about Nate Diaz a lot’: Khamzat Chimaev fight is not what people think, says UFC president Dana White

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Khamzat Chimaev ‘doesn’t believe’ Nate Diaz will show up for UFC 279 fight
2 years, 8 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev ‘doesn’t believe’ Nate Diaz will show up for UFC 279 fight

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UFC 279: Nate Diaz agrees to face Khamzat Chimaev in Las Vegas main event
2 years, 8 months ago

UFC 279: Nate Diaz agrees to face Khamzat Chimaev in Las Vegas main event

Daily Mail  

Nate Diaz has finally gotten his wish to have the final UFC fight on his contract, but welterweight prodigy Khamzat Chimaev is ready to make the Stockton's legend's swansong a 'funeral'. Diaz, 37, has been out of action since losing to surging Brit Leon Edwards back in June 2021 and has publicly pleaded with the UFC to grant him the …

Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev set for UFC 279 main event in September
2 years, 8 months ago

Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev set for UFC 279 main event in September

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‘He won’t be the same’: UFC star Khamzat Chimaev still targeting Nate Diaz fight
2 years, 9 months ago

‘He won’t be the same’: UFC star Khamzat Chimaev still targeting Nate Diaz fight

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Khamzat Chimaev surges up UFC welterweight rankings after epic win over Gilbert Burns
2 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

‘You’re out of your mind’: Dana White addresses Khamzat Chimaev doubters after UFC 273
2 years, 11 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, 11 months ago

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

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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, 2 months 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 rising star Khamzat Chimaev has ‘Conor McGregor X factor stardom’, rival claims
3 years, 3 months ago

UFC rising star Khamzat Chimaev has ‘Conor McGregor X factor stardom’, rival claims

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UFC 267 PREVIEW - Jan Blachowicz, Khamzat Chimaev and Islam Makhachev all in action on Fight Island
3 years, 4 months ago

UFC 267 PREVIEW - Jan Blachowicz, Khamzat Chimaev and Islam Makhachev all in action on Fight Island

Daily Mail  

Fight Island has been laying dormant for months now but it is ready to erupt into life once more with a huge UFC 267 line-up. UFC have dusted off Fight Island in Abu Dhabi ahead of a stacked card on Saturday night JAN BLACHOWICZ vs GLOVER TEIXEIRA LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT With a combined age of 80, these two headliners have …

UFC president Dana White insists Khamzat Chimaev is not retiring following emotional Instagram post
4 years ago

UFC president Dana White insists Khamzat Chimaev is not retiring following emotional Instagram post

Daily Mail  

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has appeared to announce his shock retirement from the sport amid his ongoing battle with coronavirus. The welterweight fight had already been pushed back from December 19 after British contender Edwards tested positive for coronavirus but Chimaev's Covid symptoms were reportedly behind the reason to scrap it for a second time. UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has …

Dana White reveals UFC have released legendary middleweight Anderson Silva from his contract
4 years, 4 months ago

Dana White reveals UFC have released legendary middleweight Anderson Silva from his contract

Daily Mail  

Anderson Silva has now been released from his UFC contract after announcing his retirement last month, according to president Dana White. While Silva is yet to commit to retirement with one fight remaining on his current contract, White confirmed to TMZ Sports on Thursday that the veteran will not make another appearance in the octagon. Brazilian UFC legend Anderson Silva …

Darren Till calls out Khamzat Chimaev with the undefeated UFC star struggling to find an opponent
4 years, 5 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 …

Conor McGregor hints at UFC return with cryptic tweet, Khamzat Chimaev responds
4 years, 7 months ago

Conor McGregor hints at UFC return with cryptic tweet, Khamzat Chimaev responds

India TV News  

Conor McGregor hints at UFC return with cryptic tweet, Khamzat Chimaev responds The Irishman in a cryptic tweet accepted a fight with UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev after responding to his call-out on social media. 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 …

I am Getting Bored: Conor McGregor Hints at UFC Return, Teases Fight with Khamzat Chimaev
4 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov refuses to fight at UFC 249, says he won't break quarantine
4 years, 11 months ago

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov refuses to fight at UFC 249, says he won't break quarantine

Firstpost  

UFC didn’t immediately comment on Nurmagomedov’s decision, which had been expected for several days since the MMA world learned Nurmagomedov was in Dagestan instead of California, where he typically finishes his training for his fights. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says he won’t leave quarantine in Russia to fight, dealing another blow to UFC President Dana White’s determination to hold …

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