Amid Uncertainty Over Next Fight, Khamzat Chimaev Sends Dana White a Reminder As UFC Star Puts Forth His Demands for Next Bout – “Let Me Smash Somebody”

Since September 2022, Khamzat Chimaev has been on the sidelines after he decisively put Kevin Holland down in the opening round at UFC 279. The undefeated Swede has been left without an opponent ever since, causing frustration and anticipation within the MMA community. During this time, strong possibilities emerged of ‘Borz’ facing the former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, as both fighters exchanged fiery words, hinting at a potential matchup. But alas, the UFC president Dana White swiftly put an end to that idea, dashing the hopes of fans eagerly anticipating the showdown.

Following the rejection of the Usman fight, a number of names have been associated with the opportunity to step into the cage opposite Chimaev. Yet, despite the rumors and speculations, there has been no official confirmation. Recently, the 29-year-old fighter decided to make his intentions clear and be heard by the UFC president. In doing so, Chimaev is as straightforward as it gets, leaving no room for ambiguity.

Khamzat Chimaev is ready for anyone, anywhere

Just a few days ago, the Swedish fighter hinted at the possibility of finally setting an official date for his return to the Octagon. With anticipation building, ‘Borz’ expressed his willingness to take on any fighter in the upcoming UFC events. Taking to Twitter, he directly informed Dana White about the same.

“I am ready to fight in paris ready to fight after in abu dhabi let me smash somebody @ufc,” wrote the undefeated UFC welterweight.

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However, amidst the ongoing buzz, there is now talk of a potential fight between Khamzat Chimaev and the reigning UFC lightweight champion Israel Adesanya on the Abu Dhabi card. Although this adds to the anticipation, it remains just another rumor floating around, yet to materialize beyond mere talks. In the meantime, Chimaev’s future opponent remains uncertain, leaving fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting confirmation.

This led him to him calling out several fighters and engage in Twitter wars. Additionally, there are reports that Chimaev might move up to the middleweight division owing to his weight issues.

Will the Paris or Abu Dhabi card make for his return? Who do you think Khamzat Chimaev should fight next? Please let us know your picks in the comment section below.

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