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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Dricus Du Plessis dismisses weight cut excuse for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328

Dricus Du Plessis rejects weight-cut excuses for Khamzat Chimaev’s split-decision loss to Sean Strickland, saying discipline and fitness are the fighter’s responsibility.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Top coach suggests Alexandre Pantoja healed, ready for negotiation

Pantoja is fully recovered and awaits a UFC-scheduled rematch, while coach Marcos da Matta credits Joshua Van’s performance and defends Khamzat Chimaev’s title loss from weight-cut blame.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Sean Strickland shares list of injuries suffered at UFC 328

Sean Strickland revealed multiple shoulder injuries from UFC 328, including AC separation, an extended SLAP tear, and partial rotator cuff damage, leading to an indefinite suspension.
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fromSherdog
23 hours ago

Stephen Thompson: Khamzat Chimaev beats Sean Strickland in rematch

Khamzat Chimaev appeared fatigued and underprepared for his title defense against Sean Strickland, and a rematch would favor Chimaev.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Dricus Du Plessis dismisses weight cut excuse for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328

Dricus Du Plessis rejects weight-cut excuses for Khamzat Chimaev’s split-decision loss to Sean Strickland, saying discipline and fitness are the fighter’s responsibility.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Arman Tsarukyan refutes rumors of Khamzat Chimaev missing weight at UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev made weight for UFC 328, according to Arman Tsarukyan, despite visible weigh-in controversy and accusations from others.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Arman Tsarukyan defends maligned coach after Khamzat Chimaev's loss

Strength and conditioning contributes only a small portion of MMA performance compared with wrestling, sparring, and technical work.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Top coach suggests Alexandre Pantoja healed, ready for negotiation

Pantoja is fully recovered and awaits a UFC-scheduled rematch, while coach Marcos da Matta credits Joshua Van’s performance and defends Khamzat Chimaev’s title loss from weight-cut blame.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Sean Strickland shares list of injuries suffered at UFC 328

Sean Strickland revealed multiple shoulder injuries from UFC 328, including AC separation, an extended SLAP tear, and partial rotator cuff damage, leading to an indefinite suspension.
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fromSherdog
1 day ago
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'Cowboy' Cerrone won significant amount betting on Sean Strickland at UFC 328

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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev explains why he forgave Sean Strickland

Chimaev forgives Strickland after the fight, saying grudges are unnecessary and forgiveness is possible when an apology is requested.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Belal Muhammad wants to make Strickland 'bleed' for offensive religious remarks

Belal Muhammad rejects Sean Strickland’s apology to Muslims, saying it cannot erase Islamophobic remarks and that Strickland should be confronted in the cage.
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fromSherdog
1 day ago

'Cowboy' Cerrone won significant amount betting on Sean Strickland at UFC 328

Sean Strickland overcame Khamzat Chimaev in a major upset, winning a split decision after taking over late in the fight.
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fromSherdog
2 days ago

Khamzat Chimaev indicates he was robbed at UFC 328 in since-deleted tweet

Chimaev attributed his split-decision loss to Sean Strickland to nationality and called for a rematch at middleweight.
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fromSherdog
4 days ago

Paulo Costa moves on from Khamzat Chimaev matchup: 'I think he's done'

Paulo Costa will not fight Khamzat Chimaev and instead plans to return by July or August against Strickland, Hokit, or Perry.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Khamzat Chimaev releases cryptic statement following UFC 328 defeat

Khamzat Chimaev’s next UFC move is unclear after losing the middleweight title, with hints of moving to light heavyweight and possible rematch talk.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev explains why he forgave Sean Strickland

Chimaev forgives Strickland after the fight, saying grudges are unnecessary and forgiveness is possible when an apology is requested.
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Dakota Ditcheva slams Ronda Rousey for mocking Khamzat Chimaev

Ronda Rousey’s mocking of Khamzat Chimaev’s cleft palate drew condemnation from Dakota Ditcheva, who said she is no longer a fan.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Brother reveals Khamzat Chimaev's weight cut issues ahead of UFC 328

A severe weight cut left Khamzat Chimaev fatigued and unable to recover, contributing to his first professional loss to Sean Strickland.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev booked for RAF debut against controversial foe

Khamzat Chimaev will face Dillon Danis in a catchweight headliner at RAF 10 on June 13 in St. Louis after losing the UFC middleweight belt.
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Kamaru Usman: Khamzat Chimaev needs real MMA head coach

Khamzat Chimaev needs a respected MMA head coach to advance beyond self-directed training and improve fight-round decision-making.
#ufc-middleweight
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fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Sean Strickland's championship win at UFC 328

Du Plessis expects Strickland’s performance against Chimaev and says he will be world champion again, while signaling a return soon.
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#paulo-costa
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: 'Borrachinha' lays out options across three divisions for next bout

Paulo Costa is optimistic about his future fights in multiple divisions, particularly targeting a match with Khamzat Chimaev.
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: 'Borrachinha' lays out options across three divisions for next bout

Paulo Costa is optimistic about his future fights in multiple divisions, particularly targeting a match with Khamzat Chimaev.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

Paulo Costa warns Khamzat Chimaev about moving to light heavyweight

Paulo Costa is ready to fight Khamzat Chimaev at light heavyweight, claiming it will be more challenging for Chimaev than their potential middleweight bout.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

With one fight left on current UFC contract, Paulo Costa hopes to receive title shot

Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 and expressed interest in facing another Russian opponent next.
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#sean-strickland
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev shares unseen sparring footage with Sean Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 amid ongoing tensions from their training history.
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Khamzat Chimaev shares unseen sparring footage with Sean Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 amid ongoing tensions from their training history.
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#brendan-allen
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Brendan Allen reacts to Sean Strickland's latest controversial comments

Brendan Allen aims to avenge his 2020 TKO loss to Sean Strickland while training for his upcoming fight against Edmen Shahbazyan.
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fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

Brendan Allen Reveals He Spoke to UFC Champ Chimaev About Past Trash Talk Ahead of Training

Brendan Allen trains with Khamzat Chimaev, gaining valuable experience and forming a friendship despite previously wanting to fight him.
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Brendan Allen reacts to Sean Strickland's latest controversial comments

Brendan Allen aims to avenge his 2020 TKO loss to Sean Strickland while training for his upcoming fight against Edmen Shahbazyan.
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fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

Brendan Allen Reveals He Spoke to UFC Champ Chimaev About Past Trash Talk Ahead of Training

Brendan Allen trains with Khamzat Chimaev, gaining valuable experience and forming a friendship despite previously wanting to fight him.
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fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Khalil Rountree: Light heavyweights 'screwed' if Khamzat Chimaev moves to 205

Khalil Rountree expresses concern over Khamzat Chimaev's potential move to light heavyweight, fearing tough competition for fighters in that division.
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fromSherdog
4 weeks ago

Arman Tsarukyan discusses Khamzat Chimaev's drastic mood swings

Khamzat Chimaev exhibits extreme mood swings, alternating between humor and intensity, affecting his interactions with others.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

Khamzat Chimaev issues $200K challenge to 'any Olympic champion' wrestler

Khamzat Chimaev offers $200,000 to any Olympic champion who can survive sparring with him as he prepares for UFC 328.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

Video: Khamzat Chimaev scores quick tapout of Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson faced a size disadvantage against Khamzat Chimaev during a grappling session, resulting in a quick submission.
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fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Backs Khamzat Chimaev, Eyes Win at UFC Vegas 115

Yakhyaev praises the fighting spirit of Chechen fighters and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will win his upcoming bout.
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan responds to dual callout from Georgio Poullas, Paulo Costa

Arman Tsarukyan dismisses Paulo Costa and Georgio Poullas's joint callout, claiming Khamzat Chimaev could defeat both opponents simultaneously.
#ufc-319
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

Dricus Du Plessis confident he can make Khamzat Chimaev quit

Du Plessis believed he was winning against Chimaev until the final 10 seconds of their UFC 319 fight, remaining confident he could defeat him in a rematch despite losing by unanimous decision.
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

Dricus Du Plessis confident he can make Khamzat Chimaev quit

Du Plessis believed he was winning against Chimaev until the final 10 seconds of their UFC 319 fight, remaining confident he could defeat him in a rematch despite losing by unanimous decision.
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

Paulo Costa eyes showdown with Khamzat Chimaev with win at UFC 327

Paulo Costa is prepared to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title or face him at light heavyweight, depending on the outcome of his UFC 327 fight against Azamat Murzakanov.
#arman-tsarukyan
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan: Khamzat Chimaev immediately offered backup after RAF Brawl

Khamzat Chimaev offered to fly to Arizona to support Arman Tsarukyan after a brawl at RAF 6, but Tsarukyan declined, believing the two together would be dangerous.
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fromSherdog
2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan: Khamzat Chimaev immediately offered backup after RAF Brawl

Khamzat Chimaev offered to fly to Arizona to support Arman Tsarukyan after a brawl at RAF 6, but Tsarukyan declined, believing the two together would be dangerous.
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

Nassourdine Imavov: UFC title shot against Khamzat Chimaev yet to be confirmed

No final news yet, no contract signed. One of the last discussions I had with Hunter Campbell and Mick Maynard in Qatar - They told me that they wanted to schedule the fight against Khamzat for December, then for February. But Khamzat got injured. We spoke recently with Mick Maynard, and they want to see the fight happen, but we don't have final approval.
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

Grappling coach: The precise moment that Khamzat Chimaev matured as a fighter

Khamzat Chimaev matured, gained control over his inner aggression after his son's birth, and unleashed it to stop Robert Whittaker and earn a title shot.
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

Coach speak: The real story behind Khamzat Chimaev's second-hand shorts

Khamzat Chimaev had to stop wearing his longtime lucky shorts after signing with the UFC because the organization forbids personal fight kits.
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev's coach slams criticism for recent performances

Detractors will always find something to criticize about a fighter, regardless of performance or outcome.
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

Anthony Hernandez: I have the tools to beat Khamzat Chimaev

Anthony Hernandez believes his superior all-around skills and grappling defense can neutralize Khamzat Chimaev and earn him a middleweight title shot.
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

Jean Silva Names Estranged Fighting Nerds Teammate as UFC's Best Striker

Flávio Alvaro expects Ruffy and Jean Silva to reconcile; he names Ruffy best striker, Chimaev best grappler, and praises his own fight IQ and cardio.
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fromSherdog
3 months ago

Kamaru Usman Speculates That Chimaev May Have Outgrown Middleweight Division

Khamzat Chimaev may have outgrown middleweight and is likely moving to light heavyweight due to weight-cut struggles, opening the middleweight title path for Nassourdine Imavov.
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fromSherdog
4 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev: Kamaru Usman More Difficult Fight Than Gilbert Burns

Khamzat Chimaev struggled in training for the Kamaru Usman fight after relocating from Sweden to Abu Dhabi and lacking a full preparation team.
fromSherdog
4 months ago

Reinier de Ridder Believes Khamzat Chimaev Will Thrive at Light Heavyweight

We kind of dismissed that right away, 'Oh, he's too small for light heavyweight. He's gonna get knocked out right away.' I don't think so,
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fromSherdog
4 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev Targets UFC White House Event for 'Poatan' Fight

Khamzat Chimaev is publicly calling out Alex Pereira and pressing for a fight at the UFC White House event targeted for June 14.
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fromCageside Press
6 months ago

"Little D*ck Energy": Garry, Chimaev Have Backstage Altercation at UFC Qatar

Khamzat Chimaev shoved Ian Machado Garry backstage after UFC Qatar, prompting security intervention and Garry publicly criticizing Chimaev as childish.
fromCageside Press
8 months ago

TTP Ep. 495: Dom Mar Fan, Tyler Berger, and Top 5 Takedown Artists

Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Road to UFC lightweght, Dom Mar Fan. "Street Buddha" is fresh off his win in the tournament semifinals and is chatting about the fight that got him one step closer to a UFC contract. He discusses how the fight was trickier than he thought and what surprised him about his opponent. Plus, he shares his thoughts on being and underdog
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