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Khamzat Chimaev claims all available top-10 welterweights ducked him, turns attention back to Demian Maia
Khamzat Chimaev is turning his attention back to Demian Maia after allegedly being snubbed by every other available top-10 welterweight. Chimaev was the breakout UFC star of the summer. The Chechen-Swede first picked up two wins in the span of 10 days on Fight Island in July, defeating John Phillips by first-round submission and Rhys […]
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Khamzat Chimaev says he is fighting Stephen Thompson next
Khamzat Chimaev claims he is fighting Stephen Thompson next. After Chimaev scored a one-punch KO win over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11, many wondered what would be next for him. It was reported he would fight Demian Maia. Yet, after the fight, many thought the Swede should get a top-five opponent. According to the […]
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Israel Adesanya responds to callouts from “rat lip” Khamzat Chimaev
Reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is not riding the Khamzat Chimaev hype train. Far from it. Chimaev was the breakout UFC star of the summer. The Chechen-Swede first picked up two wins in the span of 10 days on Fight Island in July, defeating John Phillips by first-round submission and Rhys McKee by first-round […]
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Markus Perez challenges Khamzat Chimaev to step up and replace Rodolfo Vieira on October 10
UFC middleweight Markus Perez has challenged Khamzat Chimaev to step up and replace Rodolfo Vieira for a proposed fight on October 10 after Vieira withdrew. The rise of Chimaev has been fascinating thus far, and this past weekend, his legend rose even further as he knocked Gerald Meerschaert out cold to take his UFC record […]
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Daniel Cormier believes Khamzat Chimaev will be welterweight and middleweight champion by the end of 2021
Daniel Cormier has high expectations for Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev made his UFC debut back in July and took the MMA world by storm after he dominated John Philipps en route to a second round submission win at middleweight. He then fought again 10 days later where he beat Rhys McKee by TKO at welterweight. Following […]
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Ali Abdelaziz says Khamzat Chimaev will “put Conor McGregor in a wheelchair”
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz says rising middleweight and welterweight Khamzat Chimaev would put UFC superstar Conor McGregor “in a wheelchair” in a potential fight. Abdelaziz is Chimaev’s manager and so far he has seen his star client explode into one of the brightest young prospects in the UFC. Chimaev was signed by the promotion earlier […]
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Khamzat Chimaev confident he would stop Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman
Surging UFC welterweight and middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev believes he would stop the current champion in either division. Chimaev was the breakout UFC star of summer, 2020. The Chechen-Swede first picked up two wins in the span of 10 days on Fight Island in July, defeating John Phillips by first-round submission and Rhys McKee by […]
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John McCarthy scolds the UFC for making up “fake stats” for Khamzat Chimaev
Legendary mixed martial arts official John McCarthy called out the UFC for making up “fake stats” about Khamzat Chimaev during last night’s UFC Vegas 11 broadcast. On the main card of yesterday’s event in Nevada, rising star Khamzat Chimaev (9-0 MMA) squared off with seasoned middleweight veteran Gerald Meerschaert. The result was another sensational stoppage […]
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Mike Perry sends a message to rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev
Mike Perry sent a message to rising star Khamzat Chimaev following his impressive 17-second knockout victory over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11. The Swedish standout, Chimaev (9-0 MMA), picked up his third UFC victory in the past ninety days at last night’s event after landing a perfectly timed right hand on the chin of […]
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Khamzat Chimaev shoots down Khabib Nurmagomedov comparisons: “I am Khamzat. I can knock out people.”
Undefeated fighter Khamzat Chimaev scored another sensational finish at last night’s UFC Vegas 11 event, defeating Gerald Meerschaert in just 17-seconds. The Swedish standout connected with a perfectly timed overhand right that sent Meerschaert crashing to the Octagon canvas in a state of unconsciousness. The spectacular finish marked Chimaev’s third UFC victory in the past […]
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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Demian Maia betting odds released
The opening betting odds have been released for the proposed welterweight bout between rising star Khamzat Chimaev and veteran Demian Maia. Chimaev knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in just 17 seconds at UFC Vegas 11 to pick up his third UFC win in just 66 days. Chimaev has come out of nowhere to become one of […]
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Gerald Meerschaert reacts following 17-second loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Gerald Meerschaert was looking to put an end to the Khamzat Chimaev hype train when the pair squared off at tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event. Chimaev was looking to extend his undefeated record to 9-0 with a victory this evening. The Swedish prospect was coming off a first-round TKO victory over Rhys McKee in his […]
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Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev KO’s Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11
A highly anticipated middleweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Gerald Meerschaert took place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 main card. Chimaev was be looking to extend his undefeated record to 9-0 with a victory over Meerschaert this evening. The Swedish prospect was coming off a first-round TKO victory over Rhys McKee in his most previous […]
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UFC Vegas 11 Results: Khamzat Chimaev KO’s Gerald Meerschaert (Video)
A highly anticipated middleweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Gerald Meerschaert takes place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 main card. Chimaev will be looking to extend his undefeated record to 9-0 with a victory over Meerschaert this evening. The Swedish prospect is coming off a first-round TKO victory over Rhys McKee in his most recent […]
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Khamzat Chimaev, Gerald Meerschaert involved in verbal altercation ahead of fight
Khamzat Chimaev and Gerald Meerschaert were involved in a verbal altercation ahead of their fight this Saturday on the UFC Vegas 11 main card. Chimaev claims he crossed paths with Meerschaert in Las Vegas this week, and decided to give his foe a scolding for some of his recent comments. “He was here – I […]
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Khamzat Chimaev says he will “kill” the “chicken” Gerald Meerschaert
UFC middleweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev says that he will “kill” the “chicken” Gerald Meerschaert this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 11. Chimaev was the star of UFC Fight Island in July with his vicious stoppage wins over Rhys McKee and John Phillips. The UFC matchmakers are extremely high on Chimaev and have already booked him […]
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Ben Askren not sold on Khamzat Chimaev
Former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren isn’t sold on red-hot UFC welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev just yet. Chimaev was the breakout star of the UFC’s four-even stint on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi in July. The Chechen-Swede won two fights in a 10-day span, submitting John Phillips at middleweight and Rhys McKee […]
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Video | Khamzat Chimaev helps homeless man in Las Vegas
Red-hot UFC prospect Khamzat Chimaev showed his charitable side ahead of his fight with Gerald Meerschaert this Saturday in Las Vegas. In the lead-up to his fight with Meerschaert, Chimaev encountered a homeless man on the streets of Vegas, and ended up buying him a meal from McDonalds. See it below (via MMA Nytt): While […]
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Khamzat Chimaev lays out ambitions for “easiest money” fights with Nick and Nate Diaz
Red-hot UFC welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev is hoping for fights with Nick and Nate Diaz in the future—fights he views as “easy money.” Chimaev is currently scheduled to take on Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11 on September 19. In a rare situation that is wholly indicative of his massive potential, UFC President Dana White […]
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Gerald Meerschaert calls it “disrespectful” that Khamzat Chimaev is already set up to fight Demian Maia
UFC middleweight veteran Gerald Meerschaert says it is “disrespectful” that Khamzat Chimaev already has a fight against Demian Maia set up. When asked last week what is next for Chimaev, the star of the UFC’s Fight Island experience in July, UFC president Dana White said the promotion has a unique plan for the Swedish prospect. […]
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Dana White unveils plans for next two Khamzat Chimaev fights
UFC President Dana White has revealed his immediate plans for Khamzat Chimaev, arguably the hottest prospect in the UFC at present. Chimaev was the breakout star of the UFC’s four-event stint on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this past July, picking up a pair of stoppage wins over John Phillips at middleweight and Rhys McKee […]
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Ali Abdelaziz says he has ten Khamzat Chimaevs in his stable
Ali Abdelaziz believes that he has a whole host of fighters on the books that possess the same kind of talent as UFC star Khamzat Chimaev. Over the course of the last few weeks, Chimaev has made an incredible impact on the Ultimate Fighting Championship with a record two wins in 10 days. As many […]
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Dana White not committed to giving Khamzat Chimaev a top-15 opponent next
UFC president Dana White is unsure who will be the next opponent for welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev and he isn’t sure it will be a top-15 fighter. Chimaev defeated John Phillips and Rhys McKee in dominant fashion on Fight Island, setting a record for the fewest time (10 days) to collect two wins in the […]
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Khamzat Chimaev calls Donald Cerrone “an easy fight”
Red-hot UFC welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev has a bold prediction for a potential fight with long-time contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Speaking to Chael Sonnen in a video posted to YouTube, Chimaev opened up on a potential fight with Cerrone. While he admitted there’s been no discussions about this matchup, he’s confident he’d win it in […]
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Conor McGregor confirms “I accept” tweet was not meant for Khamzat Chimaev
When Conor McGregor took to Twitter with the message “I accept”, many fight fans thought he was responding to a challenge from Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev is quickly making a name for himself in the UFC, this after earning two wins in the past month at UFC Fight Island. After making his Octagon debut at UFC […]
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Khamzat Chimaev promises first-round stoppage over Conor McGregor
UFC welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev is promising a first-round stoppage win if he gets the chance to fight UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Chimaev has quickly made a name for himself as he became the star of the UFC Fight Island series. After making his UFC debut at UFC Fight Island 1 with a vicious second-round […]
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Khamzat Chimaev trolls “weak man” Conor McGregor
Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev has taken another shot at former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Earlier this week, in an interview with reporter Adam Zubayraev, Chimaev claimed that, in 2018, he flew to Ireland with the objective of attacking McGregor. At the time, McGregor was gearing up for a fight with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov—and sparing […]
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Khamzat Chimaev claims he flew to Ireland to “beat up” Conor McGregor, was detained instead
Red-hot UFC welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev claims that, in 2018, he flew to Ireland with the objective of attacking former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor. At the time, McGregor was gearing up for a fight with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov—and sparing nothing in the way of pre-fight trash talk. Chimaev, hellbent on defending Nurmagomedov’s […]