Khamzat Chimaev: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dricus du Plessis overcame Khamzat Chimaev’s most iconic teammate in one of UFC Champ’s toughest fights

Dricus du Plessis tapped out one of Khamzat Chimaev’s closest friends in the lead-up to their rumored title fight. A little more than a year before he became UFC Champion, South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis was a middleweight contender on the rise.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 25

Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev fight is still on according to UFC champion’s coach in major update

Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will be fighting next, despite reports to the contrary, according to the champion’s coach. The passive mention of a prospective Du Plessis injury in an article by veteran journalist Kevin Iole last week sent rumors into overdrive.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 24

Dricus du Plessis shuts down ‘untrue’ injury rumors as he provides positive update on Khamzat Chimaev fight

Dricus du Plessis has finally addressed rumors about him being badly injured. The UFC middleweight champion was expected to defend his belt at UFC 317 on June 28.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 23

Citing Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier Says an ‘Interim Title’ While Dricus Du Plessis Is Injured Would Be ‘Unjust’

Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’ undisclosed injury is seemingly ruining Dana White’s plan for a title fight featuring Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 317 in June.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 23

‘It’s Time’: Khamzat Chimaev ‘Rightfully Deserves’ Title Fight Against Dricus Du Plessis, Ex-UFC Champ Asserts

The UFC middleweight title race is heating up with the likes of Caio Borralho joining Khamzat Chimaev in vying for the top spot. Despite champion Dricus du Plessis’ continued insistence on defending against the undefeated Chimaev, reports of an injury, coupled with a lack of concrete news from the UFC, have let speculations run wild.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 23

Dricus du Plessis injury revealed as UFC middleweight contender predicts six-month layoff

Caio Borralho believes he knows why Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev has fallen through. The UFC middleweight champion was expected to defend his belt at UFC 317 on June 28.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 23

Caio Borralho breaks his silence following viral footage of Khamzat Chimaev choking him out

A feud seems to be brewing between Caio Borralho and Khamzat Chimaev in the middleweight division, with the status of the champion currently unknown. Last week, news broke that the UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis could be injured and unable to defend his title against Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 22

Khamzat Chimaev set a UFC record that may never be broken in first two wins in the Octagon

UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev proved his reliability with two record-setting wins. Khamzat Chimaev is one of the most dominant forces in modern Mixed Martial Arts after an unbeaten start to his professional career.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 21

Khamzat Chimaev blasted by UFC rival's team after sharing training photo

The Fighting Nerds are at their wits' end with Khamzat Chimaev. UFC 317 might be a headless PPV, with reports of middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis being injured.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 21

Khamzat Chimaev dominated Caio Borralho in resurfaced sparring footage ahead of rumored UFC 317 fight

Khamzat Chimaev’s sparring with Caio Borralho from a 2022 fight camp has resurfaced as the pair head towards a match-up this summer. It appears that Dricus Du Plessis is injured and won’t be able to defend his middleweight title against Chimaev in the main event of UFC 317.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 21

Khamzat Chimaev has public back-and-forth with new UFC 317 opponent as Dricus Du Plessis fight hangs in the balance

Khamzat Chimaev appears to have shifted his focus towards a new challenge for his UFC return at International Fight Week. It was reported last week that Dricus Du Plessis may be out of their middleweight title fight that was loosely planned for the main event of UFC 317.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 21

Khamzat Chimaev called out for a title fight by a dark horse

UFC middleweights are waiting with extreme anticipation following news that Dricus Du Plessis could possibly be injured. News of Du Plessis being injured is still unconfirmed, but this hasn’t stopped other qualified contenders from throwing their hats in the ring.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 20

Khamzat Chimaev called out for title fight by UFC dark horse

UFC middleweights are writhing with anticipation following news that Dricus Du Plessis could be injured. News of 'Stillknocks' being injured is still unconfirmed, but this hasn't stopped viable contenders from throwing their hats in the ring.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 15

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev issues two-word hint for next fight

It looks like undefeated UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev may finally have his next fight lined up. Currently ranked at #3 in the UFC middleweight division, Chimaev has defeated all eight opponents he’s faced since joining the promotion in 2020 and got things done inside the distance in six of those outings.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 15

Darren Till drops major hint about Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight after ‘good news’ tease

Things are looking increasingly likely that Khamzat Chimaev will fight for the middleweight title next, and an announcement could be imminent. Following his emphatic win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 this past October, it seemed inevitable that Khamzat Chimaev would be next to fight Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 14

Khamzat Chimaev sends UFC fans wild with two-word post amid Dricus Du Plessis fight talks

One of the biggest fights the UFC could make this year could potentially be set after Khamzat Chimaev sent fans wild online with a teasing post. Following Khamzat Chimaev‘s win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 last October, it became clear that he would likely fight for the middleweight title in his next fight.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 9

Is Khamzat Chimaev Next In Line For UFC Title Shot? Dricus Du Plessis Reveals Who He Wants Next After UFC 312 Win

It looks like fan-favorite UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev will be booked for a middleweight title fight very soon. On Saturday night, UFC 312 went down in Sydney, Australia, and featured a middleweight title fight main event.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Sean Strickland doesn’t care about the middleweight belt

For UFC middleweight Sean Strickland, the upcoming fight between him and division champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t about the title. It’s about unfinished business.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / January 1

Khamzat Chimaev champion in 2025? Borz gets the backing of rival to usurp middleweight throne in UFC

The UFC middleweight division has become one of the most unpredictable, showcasing constant shifts in dominance over recent years. In just two years, the division has seen four different champions, highlighting the competitive nature of the 185-pound weight class.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 2

Khamzat Chimaev shares update on persistent health concerns

Rising to fame since his first fights under the UFC banner, Khamzat Chimaev has been dubbed a future champion for almost half a decade, but health issues have stunted his surge.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 26

Robert Whittaker had teeth removed after UFC 308 loss to Khamzat Chimaev

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has had issues with his teeth since he was a teenager. He recalls being unable to bite into an apple since he was 19.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 28

Cejudo believes Chimaev will get title shot over Strickland

Henry Cejudo believes Khamzat Chimaev will get title shot over Sean Strickland

Chimaev did just take out Robert Whittaker, the No. 3 middleweight contender, in spectacular fashion at UFC 308.

Dricus Du Plessis calls out Khamzat Chimaev for future fight

Sean Strickland tells Khamzat Chimaev to get back in line for title fight

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MMA News / Yardbarker / October 27

Dricus Du Plessis calls out Khamzat Chimaev for future fight

When Khamzat Chimaev broke Robert Whittaker’s jaw while submitting him in their middleweight bout on Saturday at UFC 308, he declared himself past due for a title fight. Current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis wholeheartedly agreed with the now 14-0 Chimaev.

Sean Strickland tells Chimaev to get back in line for title fight

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MMA News / Yardbarker / October 27