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Khalil Rountree Jr. Says "We're All Kind of Screwed" If Chimaev Moves to 205

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Khamzat Chimaev: If Strickland Wanted War Outside the Cage, "He'd Be Dead Already"

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Sean Strickland Says He'll Be Armed, Will Shoot Chimaev If Attacked Prior to UFC 328

Arman Tsarukyan: Khamzat Chimaev doesn't watch tape on opponents

Khamzat Chimaev focuses solely on his own game plan, disregarding opponents' strategies, which sets him apart as a champion.

UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev signs with RAF

Khamzat Chimaev signed with Real American Freestyle ahead of his first UFC title defense, debuting at RAF 10 on June 13.

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Sean Strickland threatens to confront Khamzat Chimaev in UFC 328 fighter hotel lobby

Sean Strickland is determined to confront Khamzat Chimaev despite UFC's attempts to limit their interactions before their title fight.

Khalil Rountree Jr. Says "We're All Kind of Screwed" If Chimaev Moves to 205

Khalil Rountree Jr. praises Khamzat Chimaev's leadership and work ethic while expressing concern over Chimaev's potential move to light heavyweight.

Khamzat Chimaev: If Strickland Wanted War Outside the Cage, "He'd Be Dead Already"

Khamzat Chimaev doubts Sean Strickland's threats, suggesting they are not credible and sees promotional value in Strickland's trash talk.

Sean Strickland Says He'll Be Armed, Will Shoot Chimaev If Attacked Prior to UFC 328

Sean Strickland makes controversial statements ahead of UFC 328, threatening violence against Khamzat Chimaev and discussing personal insults humorously.

Arman Tsarukyan: Khamzat Chimaev doesn't watch tape on opponents

Khamzat Chimaev focuses solely on his own game plan, disregarding opponents' strategies, which sets him apart as a champion.

UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev signs with RAF

Khamzat Chimaev signed with Real American Freestyle ahead of his first UFC title defense, debuting at RAF 10 on June 13.

Khalil Rountree: Light heavyweights 'screwed' if Khamzat Chimaev moves to 205

Khalil Rountree expresses concern over Khamzat Chimaev's potential move to light heavyweight, fearing tough competition for fighters in that division.

Brendan Allen Reveals He Spoke to UFC Champ Chimaev About Past Trash Talk Ahead of Training

Brendan Allen trains with Khamzat Chimaev, gaining valuable experience and forming a friendship despite previously wanting to fight him.

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Sean Strickland says he will never bury the hatchet with Khamzat Chimaev

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Demetrious Johnson shares prediction for UFC 328 headliner

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Video: Arman Tsarukyan finds Khamzat Chimaev gaming during fight camp

Khamzat Chimaev plays online video games with his entire team during fight camp preparation for his UFC 328 middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland.

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Chimaev vs. Strickland Title Fight Headlines UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, delaying any potential move to light heavyweight.

Sean Strickland says he will never bury the hatchet with Khamzat Chimaev

Sean Strickland will challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title at UFC 328, with intense personal animosity between them.

Demetrious Johnson shares prediction for UFC 328 headliner

Demetrious Johnson predicts Khamzat Chimaev will dominate Sean Strickland at UFC 328, finishing him in the fourth round.

Video: Arman Tsarukyan finds Khamzat Chimaev gaming during fight camp

Khamzat Chimaev plays online video games with his entire team during fight camp preparation for his UFC 328 middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland.

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Chimaev vs. Strickland Title Fight Headlines UFC 328

Arman Tsarukyan discusses Khamzat Chimaev's drastic mood swings

Khamzat Chimaev exhibits extreme mood swings, alternating between humor and intensity, affecting his interactions with others.

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Paulo Costa warns Khamzat Chimaev about moving to light heavyweight

Paulo Costa is ready to fight Khamzat Chimaev at light heavyweight, claiming it will be more challenging for Chimaev than their potential middleweight bout.

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With one fight left on current UFC contract, Paulo Costa hopes to receive title shot

Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 and expressed interest in facing another Russian opponent next.

Paulo Costa warns Khamzat Chimaev about moving to light heavyweight

Paulo Costa is ready to fight Khamzat Chimaev at light heavyweight, claiming it will be more challenging for Chimaev than their potential middleweight bout.

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With one fight left on current UFC contract, Paulo Costa hopes to receive title shot

Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 and expressed interest in facing another Russian opponent next.

Khamzat Chimaev issues $200K challenge to 'any Olympic champion' wrestler

Khamzat Chimaev offers $200,000 to any Olympic champion who can survive sparring with him as he prepares for UFC 328.

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Video: Khamzat Chimaev scores quick tapout of Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson faced a size disadvantage against Khamzat Chimaev during a grappling session, resulting in a quick submission.

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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Backs Khamzat Chimaev, Eyes Win at UFC Vegas 115

Yakhyaev praises the fighting spirit of Chechen fighters and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will win his upcoming bout.

Arman Tsarukyan responds to dual callout from Georgio Poullas, Paulo Costa

Arman Tsarukyan dismisses Paulo Costa and Georgio Poullas's joint callout, claiming Khamzat Chimaev could defeat both opponents simultaneously.

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Dricus Du Plessis confident he can make Khamzat Chimaev quit

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Numbers that explain Khamzat Chimaev's UFC championship

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Dricus Du Plessis' Coach Wants to 'Destroy' Khamzat Chimaev in Rematch

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What's Next: UFC 319 Winners

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UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev, Lerone Murphy and Carlos Prates drop jaws

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UFC Champ Khamzat Chimaev on Affinity for Crucifix Position: 'Make Them Humble'

Dricus Du Plessis confident he can make Khamzat Chimaev quit

Du Plessis believed he was winning against Chimaev until the final 10 seconds of their UFC 319 fight, remaining confident he could defeat him in a rematch despite losing by unanimous decision.

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Numbers that explain Khamzat Chimaev's UFC championship

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Dricus Du Plessis' Coach Wants to 'Destroy' Khamzat Chimaev in Rematch

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What's Next: UFC 319 Winners

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UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev, Lerone Murphy and Carlos Prates drop jaws

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UFC Champ Khamzat Chimaev on Affinity for Crucifix Position: 'Make Them Humble'

Paulo Costa eyes showdown with Khamzat Chimaev with win at UFC 327

Paulo Costa is prepared to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title or face him at light heavyweight, depending on the outcome of his UFC 327 fight against Azamat Murzakanov.

Arman Tsarukyan: Khamzat Chimaev immediately offered backup after RAF Brawl

Khamzat Chimaev offered to fly to Arizona to support Arman Tsarukyan after a brawl at RAF 6, but Tsarukyan declined, believing the two together would be dangerous.

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Arman Tsarukyan Told Khamzat Chimaev to Avoid Striking at UFC 319

Arman Tsarukyan: Khamzat Chimaev immediately offered backup after RAF Brawl

Khamzat Chimaev offered to fly to Arizona to support Arman Tsarukyan after a brawl at RAF 6, but Tsarukyan declined, believing the two together would be dangerous.

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Arman Tsarukyan Told Khamzat Chimaev to Avoid Striking at UFC 319

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Nassourdine Imavov: UFC title shot against Khamzat Chimaev yet to be confirmed

No final news yet, no contract signed. One of the last discussions I had with Hunter Campbell and Mick Maynard in Qatar - They told me that they wanted to schedule the fight against Khamzat for December, then for February. But Khamzat got injured. We spoke recently with Mick Maynard, and they want to see the fight happen, but we don't have final approval.

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UFC Houston: Strickland vs. Hernandez Post-Fight Reactions

Sean Strickland finished Anthony Hernandez by TKO, provoked top contenders Imavov and Chimaev on social media, and sparked talk of a potential vacant middleweight title matchup.

Grappling coach: The precise moment that Khamzat Chimaev matured as a fighter

Khamzat Chimaev matured, gained control over his inner aggression after his son's birth, and unleashed it to stop Robert Whittaker and earn a title shot.

Coach speak: The real story behind Khamzat Chimaev's second-hand shorts

Khamzat Chimaev had to stop wearing his longtime lucky shorts after signing with the UFC because the organization forbids personal fight kits.

Khamzat Chimaev's coach slams criticism for recent performances

Detractors will always find something to criticize about a fighter, regardless of performance or outcome.

Anthony Hernandez: I have the tools to beat Khamzat Chimaev

Anthony Hernandez believes his superior all-around skills and grappling defense can neutralize Khamzat Chimaev and earn him a middleweight title shot.

Jean Silva Names Estranged Fighting Nerds Teammate as UFC's Best Striker

Flávio Alvaro expects Ruffy and Jean Silva to reconcile; he names Ruffy best striker, Chimaev best grappler, and praises his own fight IQ and cardio.

Kamaru Usman Speculates That Chimaev May Have Outgrown Middleweight Division

Khamzat Chimaev may have outgrown middleweight and is likely moving to light heavyweight due to weight-cut struggles, opening the middleweight title path for Nassourdine Imavov.

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Dricus Du Plessis Vows to Show Improvement in Next Fight

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Dricus du Plessis Speaks Out, "I embrace this loss with open arms"

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Dricus Du Plessis Vows to Show Improvement in Next Fight

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Dricus du Plessis Speaks Out, "I embrace this loss with open arms"

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Khamzat Chimaev: Kamaru Usman More Difficult Fight Than Gilbert Burns

Khamzat Chimaev struggled in training for the Kamaru Usman fight after relocating from Sweden to Abu Dhabi and lacking a full preparation team.

Reinier de Ridder Believes Khamzat Chimaev Will Thrive at Light Heavyweight

We kind of dismissed that right away, 'Oh, he's too small for light heavyweight. He's gonna get knocked out right away.' I don't think so,

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Khamzat Chimaev Targets UFC White House Event for 'Poatan' Fight

Khamzat Chimaev is publicly calling out Alex Pereira and pressing for a fight at the UFC White House event targeted for June 14.

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4 months ago

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UFC's Chimaev to defend title then chase 2nd belt

6 months ago

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Brendan Allen Sounds Off on Khamzat Chimaev, Looks For Payback vs RDR

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UFC's Chimaev to defend title then chase 2nd belt

6 months ago

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Brendan Allen Sounds Off on Khamzat Chimaev, Looks For Payback vs RDR

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"Little D*ck Energy": Garry, Chimaev Have Backstage Altercation at UFC Qatar

Khamzat Chimaev shoved Ian Machado Garry backstage after UFC Qatar, prompting security intervention and Garry publicly criticizing Chimaev as childish.

TTP Ep. 495: Dom Mar Fan, Tyler Berger, and Top 5 Takedown Artists

Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Road to UFC lightweght, Dom Mar Fan. "Street Buddha" is fresh off his win in the tournament semifinals and is chatting about the fight that got him one step closer to a UFC contract. He discusses how the fight was trickier than he thought and what surprised him about his opponent. Plus, he shares his thoughts on being and underdog

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