The UFC 294 event was a career-changing event for Khamzat Chimaev. The middleweight fighter defeated one of the strongest fighters in the UFC, Kamaru Usman. Not just that, after his victory against Usman, he has a 13-win undefeated streak in the UFC. Moreover, Dana White has confirmed that he will get his title shot very soon.
At that time, he had suffered a hand injury and needed some time to recover. As a result, Sean Strickland got a match card with Dricus du Plessis. Now, UFC analyst Michael Bisping believes that,
“Khamzat Chimaev will be next for the UFC Middleweight Championship fight.”
He also stated the reason why he would be next for the title shot.
Bisping said White and Chimaev talked that, if Chimaev defeats Usman at UFC 294, he will surely get the UFC middleweight title shot. Well, he defeated Chimaev by decision and continued his unbeaten record of 13 wins. With that win, he almost sealed his championship fight on the table with a hand injury, but the opportunity got delayed.
Now the match card for the UFC Middleweight Championship is set between Strickland and du Plessis. So, whoever wins that fight will next face Khamzat Chimaev.
He also mentioned that Chimaev vs Pereira can’t happen as Jiri Prochazka will be the one who faces Pereira.
First, let’s wait for the UFC 297 event because the Strickland vs du Plessis fight will be taking place at that event. Who do you think Chimaev will face in the title fight? Do let us know in the comments. Till then, let us look at some head-to-head stats between the fighters.
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Strickland vs du Plessis vs Chimaev
| Stats | Strickland | Du Plessis | Chimaev |
| MMA Record | 28-5-0 | 20-2-0 | 13-0-0 |
| Age | 32 years old | 29 years old | 29 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) | 6 feet (1.83 m) | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Reach | 76 inches (193 cm) | 76 inches (190 cm) | 75 inches (190 cm) |
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