UFC Injury: Khamzat Chimaev Spills the Beans on the True Nature of His Sickness as Undefeated Star Demands UFC 300 Title Fight

Khamzat Chimaev has broken his silence regarding his illness and a possible fight at UFC 300! ‘Borz’ last made an appearance inside the Octagon when he faced Kamaru Usman on short notice at UFC 294 last year. The fight was marked by Usman stepping up to face Chimaev after Paulo Costa, his original opponent, was removed from the event due to a staph infection in his arm. While Chimaev came out on top he sustained an injury to his hand during the fight, requiring surgery.

Chimaev was also linked to a possible clash for the UFC middleweight title this year, however, issues with his health and the injury sustained in the Usman fight derailed the plans. But ‘Borz’ has now come out and revealed that the UFC had reached out to him regarding a fight at UFC 300 and also provided more insight into his illness for the fans!

Khamzat Chimaev sheds light on his absence from competition 

In a recent interview with ESPN MMA, Khamzat Chimaev opened up about his health and future UFC plans, shedding light on his recent absence due to sickness. Chimaev dismissed rumors of avoiding fights and clarified, “I was in the gym, just training, and I feel, I was sick now before, as like long time before.” He emphasized the importance of prioritizing his health and asserted that when he feels physically prepared, he will be ready for any fight, including a potential matchup at UFC 300!

Addressing inquiries about specific opponents offered to him by the UFC, Chimaev mentioned, “They didn’t say the names, they said if these guys, just, I don’t know what they mean with these guys. If somebody they going to fight soon and if they’re ready and they didn’t say some name.”

The undefeated star didn’t provide more details about his illness but stated that “I was sick like, 4-5 weeks, I was in the hospital like more than one week and there was some infection and some… stuff happening, I don’t know…”

As the discussion shifted to potential opponents, Chimaev’s responses indicated a willingness to step into the Octagon, stating, “So I will be ready man, they give me the fight at UFC 300 and so I don’t know.” This suggests Chimaev’s eagerness to compete and a desire for a significant fight, possibly at the historic UFC 300 card. In essence, Chimaev’s statements dispelled speculations surrounding his return and portrayed a fighter committed to maintaining his well-being while expressing readiness for future challenges in the UFC!

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But despite not confirming his presence at UFC 300, Chimaev recently made an interesting observation concerning undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones!

‘Borz’ reveals his thoughts on a hypothetical matchup with ‘Bones’

Khamzat Chimaev has expressed admiration for Jon Jones’ greatness and his desire for a potential fight with the UFC legend! In a recent podcast interview, Chimaev emphasized Jones’ impact on his growth as a fighter, praised Jones’ training, and expressed a desire to train together! Chimaev sees a potential matchup with Jones as a rare opportunity to contribute to the sport’s history.

He stated, “So for sure he’s dream match for everyone who wants to be in the history (books). I’m younger than him. I hope he’s not going to go soon from this job, get this fight as well. When I (grew) up – I like him, I like his training. I watched his training, I learned a lot of stuff from him.”

‘Borz’ also humorously addressed the hypothetical scenario of facing Jones in his prime, considering the weight class. He revealed, “He’s now a heavyweight. You’re asking me? For sure I think I will win. That’s a hard fight for everyone.”

In essence, Chimaev’s statements underscore the profound impact Jones has had on the newer generation of fighters like himself. The prospect of a potential showdown between Chimaev and Jones not only symbolizes a clash of eras but also carries the potential to create a momentous chapter in the history of mixed martial arts!

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