Wait, what? Returning Khamzat Chimaev ‘would like to fight for the title’ at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Khamzat Chimaev believes he’s carried out sufficient to earn a UFC title shot.

If the standards is lacking weight, withdrawing from important occasions, and scamming followers out of crypto cash, then “Borz” is more likely to leapfrog former middleweight titleholder, Sean Strickland, for the subsequent crack on the 185-pound crown, presently worn by Dricus Du Plessis.

The promotion is predicted to ebook Chimaev for UFC 308 on Oct. 26 in Abu Dhabi.

“More than likely in October in Abu Dhabi,” Chimaev, 30, instructed Match TV concerning the timeline for his Octagon return. “I wish to combat for the title. I’ve seven fights, seven victories. There isn’t any fighter within the UFC who has gained seven fights with out preventing for the belt.”

Du Plessis defends towards Israel Adesanya atop UFC 305 subsequent month in Perth.

Chimaev (13-0) has not competed since capturing a majority resolution victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 final October. The No. 11-ranked “Borz” was scheduled to return towards Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia; nonetheless, a mysterious sickness compelled him to withdraw.

Whittaker went on to defeat Ikram Aliskerov by first-round knockout.