K. Chimaev (photo) is undefeated in nine professional MMA fights. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
It took a while, but the return of Khamzat Shimaev to the octagon already has a date to happen. According to journalist Raphael Marinho, from Combate, the Russian naturalized Swede faces the Chinese li jingliang No. UFC 267, on October 30th. The fight is valid in the welterweight category (up to 77 kg).
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“Ultimate nailed the return of Khamzat Shimaev protocols for UFC 267 against li jingliang. We found out that both sides accepted the fight, all that remains is for the contracts to be signed”, wrote the journalist.
Khamzat Shimaev had an impressive start to his career in the UFC. The Russian-born Swede debuted in the organization in July 2020, submitting John Phillips in the second round. Ten days later, he returned to the octagon when he knocked out rhys mckee in just three minutes of fighting. In September of the same year he knocked out Gerald meerschaert in an incredible 17 seconds.
After the meteoric start, Chimaev would have the chance to make the main fight of an Ultimate event against Leon edwards and get closer to the belt in case of victory. However, the Russian ended up severely infected with Covid-19 and never returned to the octagon.
li jingliang He is ranked twelfth in the UFC welterweight rankings. The Chinese is coming off a great victory against the Argentine Santiago Ponzinibbio, by knockout, in January of this year.
O UFC 267 is scheduled for October 30th, on Luta Island, in Abu Dhabi. The card features a fight for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) between the champion Jan Blachowicz and the Brazilian challenger Glover Teixeira.
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