‘I Would Like To Fight For The Title’

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 in addition.

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 major occasion combat 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 recent period of prolonged 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 suggested he would train alongside Chimaev for his anticipated rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 308.

Khamzat Chimaev planning title combat in UFC 308 comeback

Offering an replace on his fast preventing future, Chimaev claimed he wish to combat 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 advised MatchTV throughout a current interview. “The opponent isn’t but identified, however I wish to combat for the title. I’ve seven fights, seven victories. There isn’t a fighter within the UFC who has gained seven fights with out preventing for the belt. Dana White consistently says various things, however we’re negotiating.”

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