Khamzat Chimaev needs his UFC 328 title battle in opposition to Sean Strickland to be his final battle at middleweight.
This weekend, Chimaev will make the primary protection of his 185-pound championship in opposition to Strickland in the principle occasion of UFC 328. The Chechen-born Emirati plans to make straightforward work out of “Tarzan” after which vacate and transfer as much as mild heavyweight in pursuit of two-division glory. Throughout a latest interview with Mike Bohn, he mentioned:
“I hope so [this is my last fight at middleweight]. I prefer to eat pizza. We are going to see.”
Even prior to now, “Borz” had teased a transfer up, stating that he might battle at heavyweight and light-weight heavyweight, however Dana White insisted that the previous should defend his 185-pound title earlier than considering of shifting up.
Newly minted mild heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg has broken his tibia and likewise has a torn ACL. He’s already gone beneath the knife and is dedicated to returning to the octagon as soon as he can.
In Ulberg’s absence, the promotion might resolve to make a battle for the interim 205-pound title, and when Ulberg returns, he can battle the winner.
Throughout the identical interview, Chimaev wished the Kiwi a speedy restoration and added that, presently, he’s not so targeted on his mild heavyweight ambitions and has unfinished enterprise to handle this weekend.
Khamzat Chimaev needs to battle in Abu Dhabi in October after UFC 328
Throughout a sitdown with the UFC, Khamzat Chimaev revealed that after Sean Strickland’s win over Anthony Hernandez earlier this yr, he personally known as Hunter Campbell and urged him to guide their long-awaited grudge match.
Chimaev additionally added throughout the identical sitdown that after UFC 328, he needs to battle once more in October when the promotion heads to Abu Dhabi.
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