K. Chimaev (right) has his request answered by D. White (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With each passing day the impression is that Khamzat Shimaev grows more and more in MMA. Undefeated, the Swede fell into Dana White's favor and had yet another request granted by the UFC president. After impressing for the third time in the organization, by knocking out Gerald meerschaert in just 17 seconds, in his first fight in the United States, 'Borz' just took another important step in his career.
At the pre-UFC 253, an event that will be held on Saturday (26), in Abu Dhabi, Dana himself confirmed that Chimaev will be present in the main fight, that is, he will compete for five rounds, but the opponent remains undefined. And the stage will not be Fight Island, as imagined, but Las Vegas. The athlete confirmed the information released by the UFC official and made himself available to fight at welterweight (77,6kg), middleweight (83,9kg) or light heavyweight (93kg).
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“I have the date and now the UFC is looking for the other party. Main fight and five rounds. Thank you, Dana White, for keeping your word. Anyone, anytime, anywhere,” Chimaev posted on Twitter.
I have a date, now they looking for another side. Five round main event
Thank you @danawhite for keeping your word.
Anybody. Anytime. Anywhere #KhamzatSmash— Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) September 24, 2020
With no opponent available, the Swede decided to hunt down some fighters doing what he likes most: challenges.
“I talked to the UFC and no one in the top-10 wants to face me. Demian, I respect you and I want to test my grappling against a legend like you”
We talk with Ufc nobody in top 10 schedule wants to fight with me @Damianmaia I respect you I want to test myself and my Grappling against Legend like you 🥋 @danawhite
— Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) September 23, 2020
“Adesanya, what you said about me will cost you the belt if you are still the champion. Good luck"
@stylebender what do you said about me it will cost you your belt if you're still the champion Good luck
— Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) September 23, 2020
“I want to crush the Burger King guy (referring to Conor McGregor). It’s easy money”
I want to smash the burger king guy easy money 👊🏿🐺🐺#
— Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) September 24, 2020
Undefeated in MMA, Khamzat Shimaev He won the nine fights he had in his career via the fast track, six by knockout and three by submission. The athlete, just 26 years old, debuted for the UFC in July 2020, on Ilha da Luta, in Abu Dhabi, and has already competed in three fights for the organization, winning performance bonuses in all appearances. It's worth remembering that, in addition to his achievements, Chimaev's numbers in Dana White's organization are impressive. In the three fights, the athlete was so dominant that he dealt 190 blows and suffered only two.
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