Khamzat Chimaev, a mixed-style fighter of Chechen origin who performs under the UAE flag, spoke about possible participation in the 300th tournament of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). According to this MMA FightingHe did not rule out the possibility of missing the tournament.
According to the publication, the UFC may offer Chimaev a title shot at UFC 300 in Las Vegas on April 13. The fighter himself declares that he is ready to fight any opponent, but there is an obstacle.
“I’m ready to fight anyone; Leon Edwards, Dricus du Plessis, it doesn’t matter. But not during Ramadan. It seems to me that UFC 300 falls exactly during Ramadan,” said Chimaev.
Note that in 2024, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin on March 10 and end on April 9. Chimaev did not rule out that he will perform at the organization’s tournament scheduled to be held on April 22 in Saudi Arabia instead of UFC 300.
On October 21, 2023, Chimaev defeated Nigerian Kamaru Usman by decision in the co-main fight of the night at the UFC 294 tournament in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The fight lasted for three rounds. Chimaev won by decision. In total, the fighter had 13 fights and won them all. Chimaev is ranked fourth in the official UFC heavyweight rankings.
Previously Chimaev criticized The head of the UFC for a title fight.