UFC fans react to Khamzat Chimaev’s next competitor and announcement on new weight division

Khamzat Chimaev speaks in an interview

Khamzat Chimaev last fought inside the octagon back in September 2022 against Kevin Holland at UFC 279. However, Borz was scheduled to fight Nate Diaz in the main event of the PPV. But after a bizarre turn of events, Chimaev had to face Holland as he missed weight by seven pounds. Despite ragdolling Loud Mouth … Read more

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Khamzat Chimaev’s virtual hunt for UFC title shot continues with callouts on potential opponents in social media

Khamzat Chimaev

The Chechnya-born Swedish prodigy Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t entered the octagon in the last seven months. His sudden absence from the fight game is both surprising and frustrating for the fans as he was once one of the most active fighters in the entire UFC roaster. Although Chimaev has been fairly active on social media, getting … Read more

Aryan Verma

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Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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UFC 287: Alex Pereira dismisses Khamzat Chimaev as title contender despite UFC president Dana White’s proposal

Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira refuses to consider Khamzat Chimaev as a title contender

Alex Pereira is flying high in the UFC. He has followed his arch-rival into the octagon and earned the bragging rights yet again. The Brazilian middleweight will face his nemesis Israel Adesanya for his maiden title-defense rematch. However, conversations about his next opponent have already started to circulate. In that regard, Pereira has discarded Khamzat … Read more

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Israel Adesanya sets sights on knockout victory over Alex Pereira in highly anticipated UFC 287 rematch

Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira

Israel Adesanya, a renowned mixed martial artist, and former UFC middleweight champion is brimming with confidence ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Despite losing his title at UFC 281. Adesanya believes he can emerge victorious against his long-time rival and hopes to finish him within the five-round limit. In … Read more

Sami Haider

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Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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“This is my last shot”: Israel Adesanya admits it is do or die against Alex Pereira in his final showdown at UFC 287

Ahead of his title fight rematch with Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya has adopted a new mindset. Adesanya, with an impressive record of 23-2 MMA and 12-2 UFC, will be seeking to regain the middleweight championship from the newly crowned ‘Paotan’. The Brazilian currently holds a record of 7-1 MMA and 4-0 UFC. The two fighters … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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“I can put my gloves off too”: UFC Middleweight fighter calls out Francis Ngannou for showdown

Francis Ngannou

Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou shockingly left the organization earlier this year citing various issues. The sudden exit of Ngannou sparked a new controversy in the MMA world as many blamed the UFC president Dana White for not treating his champion right, while some claimed it as a mistake by Ngannou who now as … Read more

Aryan Verma

95 articles

Aryan Verma is a Combat Sports writer covering UFC and Boxing for SportsZion. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's in technology degree in Computer Science. Being a martial art practitioner himself, Aryan cherishes the opportunity to share his thoughts on latest combat sport events through his blogs.

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“If I don’t knock him out, I’ll retire” Ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold makes bold claim challenging Logan Paul

Former UFC fighter Luke Rockhold issued a challenge to Logan Paul, vowing that he will defeat Paul no matter where they fight, whether it is wrestling or boxing. After suffering his third consecutive defeat, the 38-year-old fighter announced his retirement from the sport in the previous year. However, his latest words give the impression that he … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

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As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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Israel Adesanya’s coach reveals The Last Stylebender was “100 percent adamant” on being “next person” to fight Alex Pereira after UFC 281 loss

Israel Adesanya’s coach Eugene Bareman revealed that he was not really enthusiastic about a rematch between Adesanya and Alex Pereira at this early stage, but Israel insisted on making it happen nevertheless. Adesanya’s run in the UFC was absolutely fantastic up until UFC 281 when he suffered the second loss of his mixed martial arts … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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“I don’t keep score, I settle them” Israel Adesanya issues stern warning to Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 287 rematch

Israel Adesanya’s run in the UFC was phenomenal up until UFC 281 when he suffered his second mixed martial arts career defeat by Alex Pereira. However, a motivated Israel issued a warning to his opponent before the rematch between the two of them. Since his 2019 victory against Robert Whittaker, The Last Stylebender has reigned as … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

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“Let’s do it. Whatever” Robert Whittaker responds following Khamzat Chimaev’s call out

Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev

Are we going to see another big fight on top of the UFC Middleweight division? With most of the top fighters already having settled their scores on one or more occasions and a lack of promising prospects at the top (other than the championship fight), a Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev could shake up the … Read more

Amir Khosru

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A graduate in Linguistics Studies from Jahangirnagar University, hailing from the city of Khulna(Bangladesh). Currently working as a Content Writer who covers Combat Sports. Passionate in a lot of fields including (But not limited to) Reading, Gaming, Travelling, Strolling, Food, UFC, Anime, and whatnot!

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