Khamzat Chimaev News
Khamzat Chimaev sends a message to the welterweight division ahead of UFC 273: "If sombody stands in my way, I'm going to kill them"
Cole Shelton - April 5, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has sent a stern warning to the entire welterweight division. Chimaev is set for the toughest test of his career when he faces Gilbert Burns on the main card of UFC 273 in what is a very intriguing matchup. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) has run through all of his opponents to date, which includes four straight finishes under the UFC banner. During that impressive four-fight stretch, ‘Borz’ has only been hit with one significant strike. He has been hyped up as a future title challenger and the Swede has now sent a message to the division about what’s coming.
Throwback! Watch Khamzat Chimaev score a brutal KO at Brave CF 23 (Video)
Harry Kettle - April 5, 2022
As Khamzat Chimaev prepares to return to the Octagon, footage has re-emerged of one of his best pro MMA wins. This Saturday night at UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev will attempt to grow his legend even further when he steps into the cage to take on Gilbert Burns. “Borz” is 4-0 in the UFC and while he’s already being viewed as a potential title holder, he needs to beat someone like Burns first before he can even think about getting a shot at welterweight king Kamaru Usman.
Gilbert Burns explains why he asked to fight Khamzat Chimaev
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2022
Gilbert Burns did what not many people have done and that is call out Khamzat Chimaev. For the longest time, UFC president Dana White claimed that no one wanted to fight Chimaev and suggested how hard it was getting him a fight. Now, at UFC 273, the Swede will have the toughest challenge of his career when he faces former title challenger Gilbert Burns.
Khamzat Chimaev explains how Conor McGregor inspired him to pursue MMA
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev says seeing Conor McGregor knock out Jose Aldo made him realize he could become a big star in MMA. Chimaev, at the time of the fight, had yet to make his pro or amateur debut and was instead doing wrestling matches in Sweden. But, after the fight, he began training and finally turned pro in 2018 and has gone 10-0 including four wins in the UFC.
Israel Adesanya shares bold prediction for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns fight at UFC 273
Susan Cox - April 4, 2022
Israel Adesanya has shared a bold prediction for the upcoming Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns fight. It will be at UFC 273 this coming Saturday, April 9, 2022 that Chimaev (10-0 MMA) will enter the cage with Burns (20-4 MMA) for the much anticipated welterweight match-up.
Daniel Cormier has high praise for Khamzat Chimaev but believes hanging out with Darren Till is a mistake
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2022
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier is concerned over the whole buddy-buddy thing between Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at next weekend’s UFC 273 event against former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA).
Gilbert Burns says Kamaru Usman is helping him prepare for Khamzat Chimaev
Cole Shelton - April 1, 2022
Gilbert Burns brought in a familiar face for his UFC 273 fight against Khamzat Chimaev. Burns, who trains at Sanford MMA, says Usman came back to the gym to help him prepare for the Swede. Usman, of course, used to train at the gym but when he was booked to defend his title against Burns, he left to go train under Trevor Wittman. Yet, throughout their fight camp, the two always remained close and they are now training with now another again.
Khamzat Chimaev says Gilbert Burns is "too slow, too weak" for him, plans to prove he's "the best ever" at UFC 273
Cole Shelton - April 1, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has all the confidence in the world that he will not only beat but smash Gilbert Burns at UFC 273. Chimaev is getting the toughest test of his career as he faces Burns who is the second-ranked welterweight and fought for the title last year. However, the oddsmakers have Chimaev as a massive favorite as many view him as a future champion, and for the Swede, he believes he will prove that at UFC 273 as he thinks Burns is too weak for him.
Gilbert Burns eyes a "spectacular" finish of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 to earn a title shot
Cole Shelton - March 29, 2022
Gilbert Burns knows Khamzat Chimaev will be a tough challenge but he expects to get a highlight-reel finish at UFC 273. Chimaev has been the talk of the UFC since he picked up two wins in 10 days on Fight Island. He is now set for the toughest test of his career as he will face Burns at UFC 273 in a very intriguing matchup. For Burns, he says he is excited about this fight as it’s a high-risk, high-reward fight.
Alex Volkanovski makes bold prediction for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has a prediction for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns and it’s a doozy. Chimaev and Burns are set to collide on April 9. The two will clash on the main card of UFC 273. Volkanovski headlines the card, putting the UFC Featherweight Championship on the line against the “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung.
Fighters react after Nate Diaz requests to be released by the UFC
Fernando Quiles - March 27, 2022
Nate Diaz has asked for his release from the UFC and fellow fighters have taken notice. Diaz has always been known to beat to his own drum. The Stockton native has only taken fights that he feels make sense for him. He has expressed frustration with the UFC throughout his run and things haven’t gotten better.
Khamzat Chimaev explains why he wants to train with Jon Jones in the future: “The guys who he beat, it was monsters. Monsters in his division”
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev wants to train with Jon Jones in the very near future. Chimaev is currently training alongside Darren Till and recently has said he is open to having Conor McGregor train with them. The Swede wants to put together an all-star team and now he hopes Jones comes and works with them as well.
Khamzat Chimaev trolls Henry Cejudo over his coaching advice: "I listened but I didn’t understand a thing"
Jeffrey Walter - March 23, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has trolled former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo for his recent coaching advice. Cejudo (16-2 MMA), a former flyweight and bantamweight champion, has transitioned to coaching following his retirement from MMA competition in May 2020. ‘Triple C’ recently helped Deiveson Figueiredo recapture the men’s flyweight title at UFC 270 and is now working with ‘The Korean Zombie’ in his preparation for Alex Volkanovski.
Khamzat Chimaev on Conor McGregor potentially getting the next shot at Kamaru Usman: “This is the business. Who’s the famous, makes more money”
Susan Cox - March 23, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out about who should get the next title shot against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) last fought at UFC 267 in October 2021, where he defeated Li Jingliang (18-7 MMA). Khamzat will be back in the cage for UFC 273 on April 9th, matching up with Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA). ‘Durinho’ will be looking to be the 1st fighter to upset Chimaev, while ‘Borz’ will be looking for another check in the win column.
Khamzat Chimaev invites Conor McGregor to train with him and Darren Till ahead of UFC return
Josh Evanoff - March 18, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has made an enticing offer to Conor McGregor to train alongside himself and Darren Till. ‘The Notorious’ is currently on the comeback trail after suffering a broken leg. The injury caused him to lose his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Despite the time away from the cage, the former champ-champ remains confident as ever.
Belal Muhammad reveals he was supposed to headline UFC London against Khamzat Chimaev
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Belal Muhammad revealed he was supposed to headline UFC London against Khamzat Chimaev. After Muhammad beat Stephen Thompson by decision in December he began to call out Chimaev. He was vocal about wanting to get that fight and shortly after, his manager, Ali Abdelaziz called him to say he would be headling UFC London on March 19 against Chimaev.
Khamzat Chimaev compares his early success to Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov: "They got hit and I didn't"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has compared his early success in the Octagon to some UFC legends. The unbeaten Swede is coming off a sensational victory over Li Jingliang at UFC 267. The win was his fourth straight in the Octagon, defeating his foe via first-round submission (see that here). Along with the win, he improved on an already wild record that he’s established.
Khamzat Chimaev mocks Kamaru Usman's boxing skills amid Canelo Alvarez fight talks
Christopher Taylor - March 13, 2022
You can add Khamzat Chimaev to the list of people who don’t believe Kamaru Usman has any chance of defeating boxing kingpin Canelo Alvarez. Usman (20-1 MMA), the UFC’s reigning welterweight champion, has made it clear that he wants to box Canelo in the fall of 2022. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is slated to fight Leon Edwards in the Octagon for a second time this July, but then wants to take his talents to the squared circle.