Khamzat Chimaev News
Khamzat Chimaev excited for fight with "legend" Nate Diaz: "I'm going to show who is the gangster"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is ready to show he’s more gangster than Nate Diaz. ‘Borz’ has been out of action since his unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns in April. The victory saw the 28-year-old blast up the rankings, and continue his march toward superstardom.
Michael Bisping previews Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz: "He's going to run over him"
Josh Evanoff - July 21, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping isn’t very interested in Khamzat Chimaev fighting Nate Diaz. The Stockton-native has been very vocal about his want to leave the UFC. Diaz last competed against Leon Edwards at UFC 263 last June. The bout saw him lose via unanimous decision, however, not before nearly finishing his foe in the last round.
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad extends offer to Nate Diaz following Khamzat Chimaev fight booking: “Hit my line”
Cole Shelton - July 21, 2022
Belal Muhammad has offered to train Nate Diaz ahead of his UFC 279 main event fight against Khamzat Chimaev. After Chimaev beat Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, Muhammad made it known he wanted to fight the Swede next time out. Yet, the promotion decided to go with the Diaz fight, and now after the bout has been made, Muhammad has made it clear that he would be willing to train with Diaz and hopes the Stockton native wins.
Jake Paul reacts after the UFC books Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev as September’s pay-per-view main event: “Betr believe I’m putting my money on Nate Diaz to win versus fake Khabib”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he’ll be betting on Nate Diaz to defeat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract when he locks horns with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 on September 10. It’s a contest that has been heavily rumoured for a few months now and despite the opposition to the idea from many fans, the promotion is pushing ahead with it.
Khamzat Chimaev opens above a -1000 favorite ahead of his UFC 279 fight against Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has opened as a massive favorite ahead of his UFC 279 main event fight against Nate Diaz. It was revealed on Tuesday that Chimaev vs. Diaz has been verbally agreed to headline the pay-per-view card on September 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be five rounds at welterweight, while it will also be Diaz’s last fight of his UFC contract.
Khamzat Chimaev reacts after booking main event fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 279
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev is looking forward to being Nate Diaz’s final UFC fight. On Tuesday, it was revealed by ESPN through Hunter Campbell of the UFC that Chimaev is booked to headline UFC 279 against Diaz. The news came as a surprise as just a week ago Diaz said he hadn’t been offered any fights and just wanted to fight out his contract. Now, he will fight out his deal against Chimaev and the Swede is looking forward to it.
Nate Diaz set to headline UFC 279 against Khamzat Chimaev
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract at UFC 279. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Diaz will headline UFC 279 on September 10 against Chimaev. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will serve as the final fight of Diaz’s contract.
Alex Pereira responds to callout from Khamzat Chimaev: “He wants attention, but he’ll have to take a number and go back to the line”
Susan Cox - July 19, 2022
Alex Pereira is responding to the callout from Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat Chimaev took to ‘Twitter’ with a video of Alex Pereira being declared the winner of his match-up with Sean Strickland saying:
Khamzat Chimaev calls for fight with Alex Pereira following UFC 276: "Let's make it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has laid down the challenge to Alex Pereira. On the main card of UFC 276, Pereira took on Sean Strickland inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Going into the bout, Strickland was the number four-ranked UFC middleweight, while Pereira wasn’t ranked at all.
Jack Hermansson training with Khamzat Chimaev ahead of Darren Till fight: "Getting some rounds in with the wolf"
Jeffrey Walter - June 22, 2022
Fans were a bit perplexed to see Khamzat Chimaev training alongside Jack Hermansson as the Swede prepares to fight Darren Till. Hermansson (22-7 MMA) and Till (18-4-1 MMA) are set to collide in a middleweight bout on July 23 at UFC London. It is a pivotal contest that sees both fighters looking to rebound from recent losses.
Khamzat Chimaev says Nate Diaz is "scared" to fight him: "He won’t be the same Diaz anymore"
Cole Shelton - June 15, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev doesn’t think Nate Diaz will fight him. For months now, it has been made clear that the UFC is trying to book Chimaev vs. Diaz in what would be a massive fight as both men are big stars. However, it hasn’t come to fruition and according to the Swede it has never actually been close to happening. Chimaev says that is because Diaz is scared of him and if they do fight, he vows to smash him.
Dana White still interested in Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz: "That's a fun fight"
Josh Evanoff - June 10, 2022
UFC president Dana White still wants to see Khamzat Chimaev fight Nate Diaz. The Chechen was last seen in action against Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 in April. Chimaev moved to 11-0 in his professional career, defeating the Brazilian via decision. The bout was easily the biggest test of the 28-year-old’s career thus far.
Khamzat Chimaev responds after Nate Diaz calls him a bitchass for getting married
Susan Cox - May 30, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has responded to Nate Diaz after the ‘Stockton Slugger’ called him a bitchass for getting married. It all began when Nate Diaz took to ‘Twitter‘ with a picture of the two fighters and a caption that read:
Khamzat Chimaev shares photo of UFC belt as rumors of an interim welterweight title fight swirl
Susan Cox - May 25, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has shared a photo of a UFC belt as rumours continue of the possibility of an interim welterweight title bout. Taking to ‘Twitter‘ Chimaev posted a picture of a World UFC Champion Belt with the comment ‘100%’.
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev gets married in Chechnya (Video)
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2022
UFC welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev has reportedly gotten married in his home of Chechnya over the weekend. In what appears to have been a quietly kept secret until the last 24 hours, Khamzat Chimaev is now a married man after a ceremony with his wife and many friends & family in Chechnya. There were many who attended including Ramzan Kadyrov, who is currently involved in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Khamzat Chimaev calls out Leon Edwards following news of Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand injury
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev is calling for a showdown with Leon Edwards amid Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand issues. Edwards is expected to be the next contender for Usman’s UFC Welterweight Championship. Initial reports indicated that the UFC was targeting the title fight for International Fight Week this July.
Khamzat Chimaev claims Nate Diaz has turned him down "10 times"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev says Nate Diaz has turned him down 10 times. Since joining the UFC, Chimaev has become a massive star and there have recently been rumblings that the promotion wanted to book him against Diaz.
Chael Sonnen on the UFC attempting to book Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev: “Adesanya vs. Cannonier is a tough sell as far as being a headliner of a PPV”
Susan Cox - May 5, 2022
Chael Sonnen is weighing in on the UFC attempting to book Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev. UFC President, Dana White, recently did an interview in the ‘war room’ for ‘The Pivot Podcast’ and in the background a list of future fights were displayed on the board. Albeit the room is considered to be top-secret, a screen shot of the board has emerged on ‘Twitter’ and shows a Nate Diaz (20-13 MMA) vs Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) for UFC 276.