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Khamzat Chimaev ready for backup role in Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov title clash

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:26:01 +0000

Rumors suggest Sean Strickland will make his first title defense against Nassourdine Imavov next, with Khamzat Chimaev waiting in the wings. For the first time in his career, Chimaev is navigating life outside the cage, fresh off a defeat

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Khamzat Chimaev drops major hint about next opponent

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:05:16 +0000

Khamzat Chimaev is ready for a UFC return and has singled out one name whom he would love to face next.

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Khamzat Chimaev is ready to fight, names four potential opponents

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:15:02 +0000

It’s been four months since Khamzat Chimaev lost the middleweight crown to Sean Strickland via split decision at UFC 328 in May and “Borz” is ready to return to the octagon. Following the loss, the first of his career, Chimaev pushed for an immediate rematch against the two-time champion. Strickland hasn’t closed the door on the possibility but doesn’t plan on fighting again until December.

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Khamzat Chimaev accuses Sean Strickland of running from rematch

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:14 +0000

Khamzat Chimaev made the walk to the octagon inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 9 as the undefeated middleweight champion of the world. He faced former training partner and former 185-pound titleholder Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event.

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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dillon Danis RAF 10 main event ends in huge brawl

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:09:20 +0000

Khamzat Chimaev is known for his short fuse and for refusing to tolerate disrespect from anyone, no matter their reputation. Pairing that with a notorious troll in Dillon Danis is a recipe for disaster, and that, unsurprisingly, was the cause of a huge brawl at RAF 10 on Saturday. Aside from his BJJ background, Danis hasn’t enjoyed much success in combat sports outside of a short stint in Bellator

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Former champ: ‘Khamzat Chimaev definitely doesn’t deserve a rematch with Sean Strickland’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:15:53 +0000

Earlier this month, at UFC 328, the middleweight belt changed hands.

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Joe Rogan celebrates Sean Strickland’s career-defining win at UFC 328

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:22:48 +0000

Sean Strickland delivered one of his best performances to date when he handed Khamzat Chimaev the first loss of his career. Not many believed he stood a chance against ‘Borz’, but Strickland’s heart and grit got him over the line in a showing that caught the attention of Joe Rogan . The two-time UFC middleweight champion has some significant wins on his resume, but arguably none bigger than his most recent over a man many considered unbeatable.

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Khamzat Chimaev to face Dillon Danis in RAF 10 main event

BAD MMA News — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:27:37 +0000

Days after losing the middleweight championship at UFC 328 to former titleholder Sean Strickland , Khamzat Chimaev has booked his next opponent. Strickland recaptured the 185-pound title edging Chimaev out on the scorecards via split decision. It was Chimaev’s first career loss.

Khamzat Chimaev to face Dillon Danis in RAF 10 main event – MMA Weekly

Khamzat Chimaev gives mixed signals on future weight class

BAD MMA News — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:32:27 +0000

After losing the middleweight title at UFC 328 last Saturday, Khamzat Chimaev told UFC CEO Dana White that he intended on moving up to the light heavyweight division and would never compete as a middleweight again. “He literally walked up to me after the fight and said, ‘I want to move up

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Sean Strickland entered UFC 328 injured

BAD MMA News — Sun, 10 May 2026 11:22:17 +0000

The middleweight championship changed hands on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Sean Strickland handed Khamzat Chimaev his first career loss and became a two-time 185-pound titleholder

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