Khamzat Chimaev remains one of the most discussed athletes in the UFC and follows UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday, which has remained the same.
During the 32-year history of the UFC there has never been a faster rise of superstars than that of Khamzat Chimaev.
When he originated in the promotion in 2020, the Chechen could not help, but even stay active and even fluid twice in ten days, scored two Helliclace knockouts.
Since then, 'Borz' has unfortunately suffered from any inactivity because he has had trouble reaching a visa to fight in the United States.
Nevertheless, the 30-year-old impression continued to make the masses and last October he crushed the jaw of Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 and scored the biggest victory of his career to date.
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Dana White offers a positive update on Chimaev fights in America
Because the middleweight had difficulty reaching a visa for America, it is only able to fight in the middle when the promotion events in Saudi Arabia or Abu Dhabi owns.
Nevertheless, Chimaev recently declared his goal for 2025 and he stated that he finally wants to win the title of 185 pounds after years that he is being recommended for that.
Middleweight Champion, Dricus du Plessis will defend his title against Sean Strickland on UFC 312 on 8 February.
The fighting booking came as a pretty surprise given the constant success of Chimaev and the fact that Strickland has only achieved one victory since his title loss for 'Still Knocks' last January.
Strickland, however, hit Chimaev's victory over Whittaker and labeled the former champion 'A Can' when he defended the decision of the promotion to grant him a title shot.
After the UFC Saudi Arabia this Saturday in which Nassourdine Imavov scored a shocking second round KO about Israel Adesanya, called 'The Russian Sniper' for the next title shot, hoping to jump Chimaev.
Nevertheless, Dana White gave a positive update about 'Borz' during the press conference after the fight, which further hinted that the Chetsjen will fight the winner of Du Plessis vs Strickland.
“Do not listen to that nonsense,” White responded to a question about Chimaev who has trouble entering the US.
“He comes to the United States. I am confident that we can get him into the country, “the UFC boss went on.
Chimaev's chances of reaching an American visa apparently increased when Donald Trump was re -elected as president, given his ties with the UFC and White.
Khamzat Chimaev responds to Nassourdine Imavov's victory over Adesanya
Chimaev is constantly linked to a potential fight against 'The Last Stylebender', but after the loss of Adesanya against Imavov it is unlikely that fight will ever flourish.
Because the fight had a major influence on his division, Chimaev looked up with sharp eyes and responded to Imavov's incredible second round KO.
Congratulations кы 🤜paper
– Khamzat Chimaev (@kchimaev) February 1, 2025
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If Chimaev actually has access to the United States for his next fight, a future title fight between the Chechen and 'The Russian sniper' could be a possibility.
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