Unbeaten middleweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev has revealed plans to make a comeback at UFC 308 on the finish of this yr in Abu Dhabi, stressing his need for a title cost on the middleweight restrict as well.
Chimaev, who at the moment holds the quantity eleven rank within the official middleweight rankings, has been out of motion since October of final yr at UFC 294, co-headlining the promotion’s most up-to-date go to to the United Arab Emirates.
And compelled to withdraw from a scheduled principal occasion struggle towards former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia final month, Chimaev was reportedly struck off the cardboard as he handled a “violent” sickness.
Teasing a possible return to motion as quickly as October in a bid to kickstart his fight sports activities profession as soon as extra following a current interval of extended inactivity, Chechen-born contender, Chimaev has apparently ramped up coaching in current weeks in anticipation of a return.
Moreover, earlier this week, present light-weight primary contender, Arman Tsarukyan advised he would prepare alongside Chimaev for his anticipated rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 308.
Khamzat Chimaev planning title struggle in UFC 308 comeback
Offering an replace on his instant combating future, Chimaev claimed he want to struggle at UFC 308, and regardless of his continued absence from competitors, has staked his declare for a showdown for the middleweight title.
“Almost definitely [I will fight at UFC 308] in October in Abu Dhabi,” Khamzat Chimaev informed MatchTV throughout a current interview. “The opponent is just not but identified, however I want to struggle for the title. I’ve seven fights, seven victories. There isn’t any fighter within the UFC who has gained seven fights with out combating for the belt. Dana White always says various things, however we’re negotiating.”
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