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Video – Khamzat Chimaev returns to training after illness scrapped UFC return, fans rip him ‘Pullout merchant’

Khamzat Chimaev returns to training after illness scrapped UFC return fans rip him as pullout merchant Unbeaten welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev appears to be on the mend once more – pictured returning to training in…

Unbeaten welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev appears to be on the mend once more – pictured returning to training in the woods after a reported “violent” illness ruled him from a return to action at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia late last month.

Slated to make his return in the promotion’s first outing in Riyadh, undefeated contender, Khamzat Chimaev was ruled out of a potential title eliminator against former champion, Robert Whittaker with a reported case of food poisoning resulting in hospitalization.

Michael Bisping issues warning to Khamzat Chimaev over UFC Saudi Arabia main event he always gasses — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Khamzat Chimaev returns to training after battle with illness

Seated on the sidelines, Chimaev watched on as fan-favorite striker, Whittaker halted the rise of common-foe, Ikram Aliskerov – finishing the Dagestani contender with a blistering opening round knockout win in Saudi Arabia.

Khamzat Chimaev picked to land KO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia he's got power

And still planning a return to action in the promotion’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi for a UFC 308 pay-per-view card, footage has been shared of the Chechnya force training in the woods in anticipation of a comeback.

Yet to return since October of last year, Chimaev would turn in his thirteenth straight win in a short-notice UFC 294 fight against former undisputed welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, beating the Nigerian veteran in a controversial majority decision win.

Calling for a rescheduled pairing with Auckland-born striker, Whittaker in the future off the back of their cancelled UFC Saudi Arabia clash, Chimaev was told by the former directly how he had “dodged a bullet” by missing out on their pairing.

“I was pretty primed and ready,” Robert Whittaker said “I am 99 percent sure I would have starched Khamzat (Chimaev) as well. Our paths may cross one day in the division, as guys at the top of the game, but he dodged a bullet that night, that’s for sure.”

“… Like I said, I’m a middleweight, if he’s a middleweight – because I know he fights at welterweight sometimes as well – if we’re both at the top of the game, our paths may cross,” Robert Whittaker explained. “I didn’t duck you. I didn’t not sign the contract to fight you.”

Who do you want to see Khamzat Chimaev fight in his return to the UFC?

Michael Chandler claims he’s been offered October title fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Amid uncertainty over his failed fight with former two-division champion, Conor McGregor, former lightweight title challenger, Michael Chandler has…

Amid uncertainty over his failed fight with former two-division champion, Conor McGregor, former lightweight title challenger, Michael Chandler has claimed an undisputed title fight with pound-for-pound number one, Islam Makhachev has been offered to him for UFC 308 in October in Abu Dhabi,

Chandler, the current number six ranked divisional challenger, has been sidelined since 2022, most recently suffering a third round rear-naked choke submission loss to arch-rival, Dustin Poirier in the pair’s grudge fight at Madison Square Garden.

And slated to headline UFC 303 just last weekend during International FIght Week, Chandler saw a welterweight clash with former champion, McGregor fall to the wayside just weeks’ out, with the Dubliner fracturing a toe on his left foot.

Michael Chandler reveals offer to fight Islam Makhachev in October

Hoping to still share the Octagon with McGregor in his immediate return to action, Missouri veteran, Chandler has stunningly claimed he received an offer to fight for gold against Russian standout, Makhachev at UFC 308 in the final quarter of this year in the United Arab Emirates.

“I’ve been offered @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but if @TheNotoriousMMA little pinky toe is ready by Sept, let’s do Sphere,” Michael Chandler posted on his official X account. “Biggest sporting event in history of sports!!!!

I’ve been offered @MAKHACHEVMMA in October – but if @TheNotoriousMMA little pinky toe is ready by Sept, let’s do sphere. Biggest sporting event in history of sports!!!! @RiyadhSeason #ufc306 pic.twitter.com/STUUFns2Hp

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024

“I’ve been targeting your ass for 8 years… good, old-fashioned, passionate @MizzouWrestling beats Dagestani sambo every day of the week @MAKHACHEVMMA,” Michael Chandler replied to Islam Makhachev on social media.

“I don’t get taken down in the open, I don’t get taken down on the cage… I don’t get taken down, period,” Michael Chandler posted. “#AndNew”

I don’t get taken down in the open, I don’t get taken down on the cage…I don’t get taken down, period. #andNEW

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 2, 2024

In his most recent win, Makhachev took home a fifth round D’Arce choke submission win over the above-mentioned common-opponent, Poirier back in May in the main event of UFC 302.

Would you like to see Islam Makhachev fight Michael Chandler in a return at UFC 308?

Khamzat Chimaev targets UFC 308 fight return in Abu Dhabi amid illness layoff: ‘It will depend on his condition’

Off the back of his cancelled return at UFC Saudi Arabia last weekend, unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev will…

Off the back of his cancelled return at UFC Saudi Arabia last weekend, unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev will seek a return to the Octagon at UFC 308 in October, in another outing in Abu Dhabi.

Chimaev, the current number ten ranked divisional contender, has been sidelined since October of last year, most recently co-headlining UFC 294 in a clash against former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman in the United Arab Emirates.

Landing his thirteenth straight professional victory, Chechen-born contender, Chimaev landed a controversial majority decision win over the Auchi native.

And slated to return last weekend in Riyadh, Chimaev was forced from a middleweight clash with former divisional champion, Robert Whittaker – due to a reported “violent” illness, which required hospitalization.

Replaced by Ikram Aliskerov – whom Chimaev holds a prior knockout win, watched on as the above-mentioned Auckland native, Whittaker dispatched with ease in his own first round KO win in the Middle East.

Khamzat Chimaev targeting UFC 308 comeback

Immediately staking his claim for a charge at Whittaker again, Chimaev is willing to make a return in October at the promotion’s return to Abu Dhabi at UFC 308 – if his condition allows him to.

Khamzat Chimaev calls for 10 round limit fight with Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia

“Khamzat (Chimaev) can fight at the tournament [UFC 308] in Abu Dhabi in October,” Khamzat Chimaev’s team confirmed to Russian outlet, TASS in a recent statement. “But everything will depend on his condition.”

Unbeaten during his professional career, Chimaev has suffered a topsy turvy run in recent years, competing most recently back in October against Usman. However, if the Chechnya finisher wants to fight Whittaker next, the latter would welcome the rescheduled pairing.

“Don’t jump me as soon as I finish a fight,” Robert Whittaker joked to assembled media after his UFC Saudi Arabia triumph. “I don’t want people to do that – I say that. But I probably did that once or twice as well. Let me have this one for a little bit, alright? We can settle the score another day.”

Who would you like to see Khamzat Chimaev fight in a comeback at UFC 308?

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid jibe at legacy: ‘What a claim to fame, you almost beat me’

Jon Jones has hit back at former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes after the Californian claimed that despite…

Jon Jones has hit back at former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes after the Californian claimed that despite his much-scrutinized legacy, he will have to know he should have lost to him back in 2020 in the pair’s title showdown.

Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and a current heavyweight gold holder, took on Hesperia native, Reyes four years ago at UFC 247, successfully defending his light heavyweight crown in a controversial unanimous decision win over the then-undefeated contender in Texas.

Dominick Reyes pokes fun at Jon Jones' legacy after UFC Louisville forever he will know that he lost to me — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

And himself snapping a winless run of four straight fights since his defeat to Jones over the course of last weekend, Reyes was heralded for his first round win over Dustin Jacoby, stopping the contender with an impressive opening round knockout win.

Offering his thoughts on Jones’ legacy and much-discussed potential title unification fight with Tom Aspinall, Reyes claimed that the former will have to live with the fact he should have lost to him back in 2020.

“He (Jon Jones) doesn’t see Tom (Aspinall) or Curtis (Blaydes) as a long-standing champion,” Dominick Reyes said whilst discussing Jon Jones’ legacy. “And he sees them as ‘right now’. And he’s not worried about right now, he’s worried about forever.”

“But forever, he will also know that he lost to me, but maybe we could figure that out one day,” Dominick Reyes explained. “Oh yeah, it’s not a belief [that I beat him], it’s a fact – there’s a difference.”

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes

Responding to Reyes’ comments, Rochester veteran, Jones questioned the former’s claim to fame – given the fact he still lost a decision despite the controversy regarding the judging outcome.

Jon Jones questions weak training of Stipe MIocic ahead of UFC 309 prepare even harder — Mandatory Credit: Patrick T. Fallon – AFP

“What a claim to fame, almost beat Jon Jones,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account, in reference to Dominick Reyes. “Got full of myself and literally couldn’t win another fight.”

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Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes amid jibe at legacy: ‘What a claim to fame, you almost beat me’

Jon Jones has hit back at former light heavyweight championship challenger, Dominick Reyes after the Californian claimed that despite…

Jon Jones hits back at Dominick Reyes

Responding to Reyes’ comments, Rochester veteran, Jones questioned the former’s claim to fame – given the fact he still lost a decision despite the controversy regarding the judging outcome.

“What a claim to fame, almost beat Jon Jones,” Jon Jones posted on his official X account, in reference to Dominick Reyes. “Got full of myself and literally couldn’t win another fight.”

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Alex Pereira targets UFC 308 ‘Homecoming’ fight at Madison Square Garden: ‘It makes total sense’

With his immediate fighting future less than clear off the back of his one-sided first round knockout win over…

With his immediate fighting future less than clear off the back of his one-sided first round knockout win over Jamahal Hill this month, Alex Pereira has claimed if he had his pick of landing pads next, the Brazilian would fight in his home-from-home at Madison Square Garden at the end of the year at UFC 308.

Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion, turned in his first successful defense of his light heavyweight crown at UFC 300 earlier this month, landing a devastating first round knockout win over former champion, Hill in the pair’s grudge fight.

Alex Pereira weighs up Manchester fight with Tom Aspinall at UFC 304 I'm there

And linked with a quickfire return at UFC 301 next weekend in a homecoming bout, Pereira was ruled from a stunning comeback by his head coach, who revealed the Sao Paulo native fractured a second toe in his foot during the first round of his clash with Illinois native, Hill.

Welcoming the prospect of a heavyweight rise as well as in a bid to become a promotional-first three-division champion, Pereira has been heavily linked with an interim title siege against current champion, Tom Aspinall, with the British favorite confirming his presence on a now-official UFC 304 card in Manchester at the end of July.

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Furthermore, Pereira, who is targeting a relatively timely return to action having emerged from his pairing with Hill relatively unscathed, knocked back an offer of an October return against the surging, Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 307 in Abu Dhabi, citing his desire to fight sooner than that late in the year.

Alex Pereira eyes UFC 308 return at Madison Square Garden

However, in the same breath, given an ideal scenario, Pereira confirmed his desire to compete at The Mecca for the promotion’s annual Madison Square Garden card at a potential UFC 308 event in November – boasting an impressive three-fight winning run in the arena since his debut in the organization less than three years ago.

Alex Pereira rejects UFC 308 clash with Magomed Ankalaev in Abu Dhabi I want to fight sooner — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

“It makes total sense,” Alex Pereira told MMA Fighting of a potential UFC 308 comeback at Madison Square Garden. “Wait one more month and I’m fighting at home? It’s so much better.”

Who would you like Alex Pereira fight in his return after his UFC 300 victory?