Khamzat Chimaev Eyeing Weight Class Change After UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev Eyeing Weight Class Change After UFC 328

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev said he is eyeing a weight-class change if he beats rival Sean Strickland at UFC 328. Chimaev has fought exclusively at welterweight and middleweight since joining the UFC in 2020. After struggling to make the 170 lbs welterweight limit, he decided to move up to 185 lbs full-time, and he beat Dricus Du Plessis last year at UFC 319 to become the promotion’s new middleweight champion. This Saturday, Chimae…

Khamzat Chimaev Never Plans To Fight A Former UFC Light Heavyweight Title Challenger

Khamzat Chimaev has expressed his thoughts on a potential future matchup with former UFC 205-pound title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr.Middleweight kingpin Chimaev is set to enter the octagon this weekend at UFC 328 against former training partner-turned-archrival Sean Strickland. “Borz” plans to register one successful title defense and move up to light heavyweight for the second belt. Dana White reacts to chaos expected at UFC 328 presser for …

Khamzat Chimaev Wants More — But Has He Done Enough?

Before he even steps into the Octagon this weekend, Khamzat Chimaev is already talking about what comes next. During fight week media, the UFC Middleweight Champion made it clear. After defending his title against Sean Strickland, he wants to move up to light heavyweight. This isn’t a new sentiment for the champion. And on the […] The post Khamzat Chimaev Wants More — But Has He Done Enough? appeared first on The Scrap.