Off the again of his cancelled return at UFC Saudi Arabia final weekend, unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev will search a return to the Octagon at UFC 308 in October, in one other outing in Abu Dhabi.
Chimaev, the present quantity ten ranked divisional contender, has been sidelined since October of final 12 months, most not too long ago co-headlining UFC 294 in a conflict towards former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman within the United Arab Emirates.
Touchdown his thirteenth straight skilled victory, Chechen-born contender, Chimaev landed a controversial majority choice win over the Auchi native.
And slated to return final weekend in Riyadh, Chimaev was pressured from a middleweight conflict with former divisional champion, Robert Whittaker – attributable to a reported “violent” sickness, which required hospitalization.
Changed by Ikram Aliskerov – whom Chimaev holds a previous knockout win, watched on because the above-mentioned Auckland native, Whittaker dispatched with ease in his personal first spherical KO win within the Center East.
Khamzat Chimaev focusing on UFC 308 comeback
Instantly staking his declare for a cost at Whittaker once more, Chimaev is keen to make a return in October on the promotion’s return to Abu Dhabi at UFC 308 – if his situation permits him to.
“Khamzat (Chimaev) can battle on the event [UFC 308] in Abu Dhabi in October,” Khamzat Chimaev’s staff confirmed to Russian outlet, TASS in a latest assertion. “However every part will rely upon his situation.”
Unbeaten throughout his skilled profession, Chimaev has suffered a topsy turvy run in recent times, competing most not too long ago again in October towards Usman. Nevertheless, if the Chechnya finisher needs to battle Whittaker subsequent, the latter would welcome the rescheduled pairing.
“Don’t leap me as quickly as I end a battle,” Robert Whittaker joked to assembled media after his UFC Saudi Arabia triumph. “I don’t need individuals to try this – I say that. However I most likely did that a couple of times as properly. Let me have this one for slightly bit, alright? We will settle the rating one other day.”
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