Unlike swirling rumors, the unbeaten ‘Borz’, Khamzat Chimaevdoes not intend to retire after his long -awaited title fight UFC 319. In a candid interview with ESPN MMA, Chimaev revealed that his career has just started, driven by a fierce ambition to make history and a very practical need to pay the bills. His focus is now on an unprecedented goal: becoming the first hunter to hold titles in three different UFC divisions.
“I need money, Bro”: Chimaev’s three-title ambition
Chimaev’s trip to the top of the Middleweight Division Culmint on August 16 in Chicago, where he will challenge champion Dricus du Plying. However, this is only the first step in a much larger plan. With a potential championship victory on ‘Still Knocks’, Chimaev is planning to defend De Riem before he immediately sets his sights on new challenges in different weight classes.
“I need money, Bro. This is not enough, just to go for one title,” Chimaev said. “Hopefully, if I don’t get injured or some things, I will defend the belt or fight for other belt in Abu Dhabi.”
The welterweight challenge and a history of ailments
The former welterweight candidate expressed a strong desire to return to the 170-pound division. Despite its well-documented struggles with making weight in the past, especially catastrophic scale UFC 279– Chimaev is convinced that he can now be cut. “I work with a new coach and talk to him about going again to 170. He said Gimme for a few months and I’m going to make it.” His target is the current Welterweight champion, Jack della Maddalena, the ‘Australian guy’ mentioned in the interview.
However, Chimaev’s history of health problems and weight -saving problems adds low uncertainty to these plans. It is still to be seen whether the UFC is in a hurry to send it back to the Welterweight Shark Tank after his previous accidents.
A potential movement to light heavyweight
In addition to the middleweight and welterweight divisions, the ambitions of Chimaev will extend further the weight classes. He also monitors the light heavyweight title, which is currently being disputed by Magomed Ankalaev And Alex Pereira. Chimaev has a history of online friction with Pereira, which could cause a fascinating title fight if he decides to move pounds until 205.
All major plans from Chimaev, however, depend on his ability to resolve the “Stillnocks” Riddle and to deduce the formidable Dricus du Plessis from UFC 319.
| Tall | Detailed |
|---|---|
| Fighter’s name | Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev |
| Main event | Vs. Dricus Du Plessis on UFC 319 (Middleweight title) |
| Pension rumors | Rejected by Chimaev, who says he needs more money. |
| Ambitious goal | To become the first three-division champion in the history of UFC. |
| Targeted departments | Middle weight, good weight and slightly heavyweight. |
| Potential opponents | Jack della Maddalena (Welterweight) and the winner of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira (slightly heavyweight). |
Frequently asked questions about the career of Khamzat Chimaev
Is Khamzat Chimaev retired after UFC 319?
No, Khamzat Chimaev has publicly stated that he is not going to retire. He has stated his intention to pursue several championships in the UFC to earn more money.
What are Chimaev’s plans for his career?
Chimaev has an ambitious goal to become the first hunter in the UFC history that has titles in three different weight classes: middle weight, good weight and slightly heavy weight.
Why does Chimaev want to return to Welterweight?
Chimaev, a former welter weight candidate, works together with a new coach who, according to him, can help him safe the weight limit of 170 pounds, despite an earlier failure for cutting weight at UFC 279.
Who wants to fight Chimaev in welterweight and slightly heavyweight?
Chimaev called fighting against the current Welterweight champion, Jack della Maddalena. In Light Heavyweight, he is interested in combating the winner of the upcoming title match between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.
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