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#ufc-328
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fromSherdog
16 hours ago

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.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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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fromSherdog
16 hours ago

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.
#ufc
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

Khamzat Chimaev humbly acknowledges his single title win compared to T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson's combined 20 title victories.
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Colby Covington: Sean Strickland doesn't stand a chance against Khamzat Chimaev

Colby Covington believes Sean Strickland's wrestling defense will not be effective against Khamzat Chimaev in their upcoming title fight.
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fromSherdog
1 day ago

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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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Joe Pyfer backs Sean Strickland to beat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328

Joe Pyfer supports Sean Strickland against Khamzat Chimaev due to Chimaev's inactivity and Strickland's strong defense.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Khamzat Chimaev: I never think too much about legacy

Khamzat Chimaev prioritizes enjoyment and financial gain over legacy in his fighting career.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Khamzat Chimaev not worried about any potential middleweight opponent

Khamzat Chimaev expresses unwavering confidence in his ability to win fights, viewing opponents as less formidable than himself.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

Khamzat Chimaev humbly acknowledges his single title win compared to T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson's combined 20 title victories.
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Colby Covington: Sean Strickland doesn't stand a chance against Khamzat Chimaev

Colby Covington believes Sean Strickland's wrestling defense will not be effective against Khamzat Chimaev in their upcoming title fight.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

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.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

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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fromCageside Press
2 weeks ago

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.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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.
#ufc-319
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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.
fromSherdog
1 month ago

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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fromCageside Press
1 month ago

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.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

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.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

Khamzat Chimaev's coach slams criticism for recent performances

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

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.
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

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.
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

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.
#dricus-du-plessis
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

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.
fromSherdog
3 months ago

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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fromSherdog
3 months ago

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.
#ufc-middleweight
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fromCageside Press
4 months ago

"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.
fromCageside Press
7 months ago

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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fromSherdog
11 months ago

Gilbert Burns Admits He Lost Track Due to Stardom After Khamzat Chimaev Fight

Gilbert Burns attributes loss of focus on MMA career to newfound fame and financial benefits post-Khamzat Chimaev fight.
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fromSherdog
11 months ago

Photo: Khamzat Chimaev Chokes Caio Borralho in Grappling Session

Khamzat Chimaev confirms interest in a sparring matchup with Caio Borralho, potentially for an interim title.
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