Khamzat Shimaev He will have a long hiatus before returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon. The Chechen, who won the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) by dominating... Dricus Du Plessis At UFC 319, he suffered an injury and will need minor surgery. Despite the setback, the champion remains willing to face any opponent the organization puts in his path.
In a statement to journalist Adam Zubayraev, Chimaev explained that his return will only take place after Ramadan, scheduled for March. The champion revealed that he will undergo a minor procedure on his foot and will be away from training for a few weeks to allow for a full recovery from the injury.
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“My return will be after Ramadan. Right now, I’m having minor surgery on my foot. I’ll be away from training for a few weeks to let the wound heal. Then, we’ll get ready after Ramadan. Whoever they offer me, that’s who I’ll face,” he said. Khamzat Shimaev.
Chimaev makes an appearance at UFC Qatar.
With no return to the octagon scheduled or his next opponent determined, Khamzat Shimaev He has been using his time off to support his teammates. The middleweight champion traveled to the Middle East to watch them. Arman Tsarukyan, who is competing in the main event of UFC Qatar against Dan Hooker next Saturday (22).
Khamzat Shimaev flew out to Qatar to support Arman Tsarukyan ahead of his upcoming fight #UFCQatar
(via @ArmanUfc) pic.twitter.com/RVQmqJzy68
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 20, 2025
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