Khamzat Chimaev News
UFC Vancouver star questions Khamzat Chimaev's callout of Alex Pereira
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2025
A UFC Vancouver headliner believes Khamzat Chimaev’s callout of Alex Pereira could just be for show. Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis throughout their UFC 319 title fight back in August. The middleweight gold was at stake, and “Borz” left no doubt that he was the rightful winner. After securing nearly 22 minutes of total control, Chimaev was awarded the clear unanimous decision victory.
Khamzat Chimaev alleges Sean Strickland brought a gun to the gym as UFC feud kicked off
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2025
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev made some wild accusations against Sean Strickland stemming from their past training sessions. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland isn’t known to have many allies in Mixed Martial Arts due to his controversial behavior in and out of the cage. Strickland is currently serving a suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission stemming from a post-fight brawl at a Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas earlier this year.
UFC champion Khazmat Chimaev teases risky game plan if he gets Alex Pereira fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 15, 2025
If Khamzat Chimaev gets to share the Octagon with Alex Pereira, he might just tempt fate. It’s hard for MMA fans to imagine that if Chimaev were to meet “Poatan” he won’t attempt takedowns right away. Pereira is viewed as one of the UFC’s most dangerous strikers today. He dusted Magomed Ankalaev in just over a minute to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in early October.
Sean Strickland calls out rising UFC middleweight for No. 1 contender fight to prove he's 'ready' to face Khamzat Chimaev
Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has a top name in mind for his planned comeback fight. After Khamzat Chimaev secured the UFC middleweight title two months ago at UFC 319, a slew of contenders are making strong cases for the next title shot. Chimaev brought Dricus du Plessis’s title reign to a screeching halt in a dominant performance in Chicago.
Joe Rogan shares grim outlook for Dricus du Plessis' chances of avenging loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 26, 2025
Joe Rogan isn’t sold on things being much different if Dricus du Plessis ever gets a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis entered UFC 319 as the UFC Middleweight Champion. He defeated Sean Strickland twice, submitted Israel Adesanya, and stopped Robert Whittaker. It’s an impressive resume for “Stillknocks,” but Chimaev didn’t care about any of it. “Borz” handled business, ragdolling and controlling du Plessis throughout their title fight back in August. Chimaev ultimately scored the unanimous decision victory to capture UFC gold for the first time in his career.
Robert Whittaker details how Nassourdine Imavov can dethrone Khamzat Chimaev in middleweight clash
Curtis Calhoun - September 8, 2025
One of Khamzat Chimaev’s former rivals, Robert Whittaker, believes Nassourdine Imavov can upset Chimaev in one specific facet. UFC middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov continued his meteoric rise with a dominant win over Caio Borralho in the UFC Paris main event on Saturday. Imavov, who entered UFC Paris off recent victories over Jared Cannonier and Israel Adesanya, is knocking on the door of a title shot.
Joe Rogan questions if 'biggest UFC middleweight star' can cut the line to fight Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 8, 2025
Joe Rogan is curious to see if the UFC middleweight division’s “biggest star” can leapfrog his way to another title fight. Khamzat Chimaev is the reigning 185-pound titleholder following a dominant grappling performance against Dricus du Plessis back in August. Nassourdine Imavov made a case for the next middleweight title shot after defeating Caio Borralho at UFC Paris. The winner of the Oct. 18 bout between Reinier de Ridder and Anthony Hernandez also has a chance to secure the next 185-pound title shot.
Israel Adesanya's take on possible Khamzat Chimaev vs Nassourdine Imavov title fight
Harry Kettle - September 8, 2025
Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on how a showdown between Khamzat Chimaev and Nassourdine Imavov could go. Last Saturday night, Nassourdine Imavov was pretty dominant in his UFC Paris main event against Caio Borralho. He was able to control the fight both on the feet and, really, on the ground. He proved himself to be one of the top middleweight contenders out there and as a result, he is now one of the first names in line for a potential shot at Khamzat Chimaev’s world title.
Nassourdine Imavov thinks he sealed Khamzat Chimaev title fight following UFC Paris win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 7, 2025
Nassourdine Imavov believes he has secured a shot at the UFC Middleweight Championship. Imavov made the most of his opportunity in the main event of UFC Paris. He shared the Octagon with Caio Borralho, who hadn’t suffered a defeat since his second pro MMA fight back in 2015. The UFC Paris headliner went the distance, and Imavov showcased his high-level striking to nab the unanimous decision victory.
Caio Borralho reveals that he's fine with potentially fighting his friend Khamzat Chimaev
Harry Kettle - September 5, 2025
UFC star Caio Borralho has revealed how he feels about possibly taking on his friend Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC title. Tomorrow night, Caio Borralho will take on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Paris. The expectation is that if he’s able to pick up the win, and do so in impressive fashion, he could earn himself a world title shot against UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
UFC Paris headliner reveals why he likes Khamzat Chimaev as middleweight champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 4, 2025
One half of the UFC Paris main event is happy that Khamzat Chimaev is the current middleweight king. Chimaev scooped up UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career with his dominant grappling performance against Dricus du Plessis. Chimaev gained nearly 22 minutes of control time on his way to a unanimous decision victory at the conclusion of UFC 319.
Dricus du Plessis' biggest mistake against Khamzat Chimaev revealed by rising UFC contender
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 2, 2025
Dricus du Plessis couldn’t get much going against Khamzat Chimaev, and one surging contender thinks he knows why. Entering UFC 319, du Plessis was looking for his third successful UFC Middleweight Championship defense. It was apparent early on that Chimaev’s takedowns and control would be the story of the night. “Borz” had a methodical game plan that allowed him to preserve energy all the way until the final horn.
Popular UFC coach explains how Sean Strickland can prepare for Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2025
One renowned coach has detailed how Sean Strickland can get ready for Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling. Chimaev put his dominant grappling on display to capture the UFC Middleweight Championship from Dricus du Plessis. The title fight headlined UFC 319 in Chicago. “Borz” had nearly 22 minutes of control in the one-sided affair, and many are wondering if anyone in the middleweight division can dethrone him.
Islam Makhachev’s manager explains why Khamzat Chimaev superfight won’t happen
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2025
Islam Makhachev’s manager has explained why he doesn’t believe Islam will end up fighting Khamzat Chimaev in a proposed superfight. As we know, Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev are two of the most impressive fighters in all of mixed martial arts. They have both done some incredible things throughout the course of their careers, and some believe it makes sense for them to square off with one another at some point in the future.
Khamzat Chimaev might be unbeatable following UFC 319 sweep, says Sean O’Malley
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2025
Sean O’Malley isn’t so sure that anyone can dethrone Khamzat Chimaev at this time. Chimaev is the newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion. He captured the 185-pound gold thanks to his dominant grappling display against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. “Borz” earned scores of 50-44 across the board on his way to become a UFC champion for the first time in his career.
UFC 319 referee Marc Goddard gets support amid debate involving Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 22, 2025
Marc Goddard was the center of attention at times during the UFC 319 main event thanks to the commentary of Joe Rogan. Goddard officiated the middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. While du Plessis entered as the champion, Chimaev took the gold in a landslide decision victory. It was the relentless takedowns and nearly 22 minutes of control that won “Borz” the 185-pound title.
Khamzat Chimaev makes big jump in UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 319
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2025
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has made a big leap up in the pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 319. Last Saturday night, Khamzat Chimaev finally reached the top of the mountain in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He defeated Dricus du Plessis in dominant fashion to become UFC middleweight champion, and in doing so, he achieved a goal that many always expected him to achieve ever since he first debuted in the promotion.
Paulo Costa disputes Dana White’s claim that Khamzat Chimaev was “amazing” in UFC 319 title win: “He did horrible!”
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2025
UFC middleweight Paulo Costa has once again explained why he wasn’t a fan of Khamzat Chimaev’s performance at UFC 319. In case you haven’t heard, Paulo Costa isn’t a big fan of Khamzat Chimaev. These two men have been back and forth at one another on several occasions over social media and in interviews, and many believe it’s just a matter of time before we see them square off in the Octagon.