‘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 12 months in Abu Dhabi, stressing his need for a title cost on the middleweight restrict besides.

Chimaev, who at present holds the quantity eleven rank within the official middleweight rankings, has been out of motion since October of final 12 months 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 most important occasion struggle 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 latest 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 struggle in UFC 308 comeback

Offering an replace on his instant preventing future, Chimaev claimed he wish to struggle at UFC 308, and regardless of his continued absence from competitors, has staked his declare for a showdown for the middleweight title.

“More than likely [I will fight at UFC 308] in October in Abu Dhabi,” Khamzat Chimaev instructed MatchTV throughout a latest interview. “The opponent is just not but recognized, however I wish to struggle for the title. I’ve seven fights, seven victories. There isn’t a fighter within the UFC who has received seven fights with out preventing for the belt. Dana White continually says various things, however we’re negotiating.”

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