VIDEO: UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev loses a tire in the desert.

Khamzat Shimaev is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @khamzat_chimaev

Khamzat Shimaev He had problems in the desert. The UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) had a video posted on social media showing him with a group of people in a car. Chimaev discovered that the vehicle's wheels were damaged during their drive in the desert.

In a video posted on X's 'Red Corner MMA' profile, formerly Twitter, Khamzat Shimaev He noticed there was a problem with the front left wheel of the car.

Khamzat dealing with damaged tires out in the desert😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/meCQ6C9rT1

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 20, 2025

The problem was that the group was in the middle of the desert when the wheel was damaged. Despite the unexpected situation, Khamzat Shimaev He managed to overcome that episode. There hasn't been an update on the matter, but Chimaev was seen at another event, showing that the fighter wasn't stuck in the arid region for very long.

See too

Possible opponent of Chimaev impresses with speed in training; watch

Former fighter defends Islam Makhachev and names him the toughest opponent for the Russian in the UFC.

Anderson Silva praises Chimaev, but bets on Alex Poatan's victory in the UFC superfight.

Khamzat Chimaev enjoys a car ride with friends in the desert.

Khamzat Shimaev He is enjoying some time off after winning the UFC middleweight title. Chimaev only fought once in 2025, however, it was the fight for the Russian, for the category title. Khamzat won. Dricus du Plessis via unanimous decision at event number 319, in Chicago (USA), in August.

In another video, the UFC champion Khamzat Shimaev He is seen driving a car in the desert with friends. Khamzat performed stunts in the arid region at sunset, in an Instagrammable setting.

 

View this photo on Instagram

 

A post shared by Khamzat Chimaev (@khamzat_chimaev)

When is Khamzat Chimaev's next UFC fight?

The date and time of the next fight are not yet known. Khamzat Shimaev In the UFC. The current middleweight champion of Dana White's organization, the Russian-Emirati fighter is ranked third in the company's pound-for-pound rankings, behind featherweights. Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev.