Khamzat Chimaev
"Borz"
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Biography
Khamzat 'Borz' Chimaev is the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion. He defends his title against former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
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UFC 328 gym snitch reveals Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev ‘wasn’t competitive’ in practice
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 16: Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates grapples with Dricus du Plessis of South Africa during their middleweight title bout in UFC 319 at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sean Strickland neutralized the “American Khamzat” in the UFC Houston main event earlier this year in Texas, and
UFC 328 gym snitch reveals Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev ‘wasn’t competitive’ in practice
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 16: Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates grapples with Dricus du Plessis of South Africa during their middleweight title bout in UFC 319 at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sean Strickland neutralized the “American Khamzat” in the UFC Houston main event earlier this year in Texas, and
Sean Strickland has no chance against Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington predicts
Bleak Outlook
Sean Strickland has no chance against Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington predicts
Bleak Outlook
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