Khamzat Chimaev vows to make Paulo Costa cry in their upcoming UFC clash. Read about Chimaev’s undefeated record and his ambitions for a title shot against Israel Adesanya.
Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated Chechen fighter, is gearing up for his highly anticipated showdown against Paulo Costa at UFC 294 in October. With an impressive record of 12 wins in his professional MMA career, Chimaev is confident in his abilities and has already started the war of words ahead of the fight.
In an interview with TNT Sports, Chimaev boldly stated, "I’m going to make that guy cry in the cage, like I always do. I make everyone scared." His reputation as the "boogie man" in the UFC has been acknowledged by top fighters like Kamaru Usman, who have expressed their fear of facing him.
Chimaev’s dedication to the sport is evident as he never turns down a fight and has been training relentlessly. Despite facing some setbacks in the past, including failing to make weight at UFC 279, Chimaev is determined to rectify his mistakes and prove himself in the Octagon.
While Costa was initially scheduled to face Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 291, the opportunity to take on Chimaev has motivated him to step up his game. A victory over Costa would pave the way for Chimaev to challenge Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title.
Expressing his ambitions, Chimaev said, "If Adesanya remains the champ, of course I’ve got my eye on him. All the champs are in my eye. I want to have my belts, at least three belts." He also emphasized that he has the support of the Brazilian fans, as Costa is not considered a true representative of their country.
The highly anticipated clash between Chimaev and Costa is set to take place at UFC 294 in October at the Etihad Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Fight Results
| Fighter | Result | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khamzat Chimaev | Win | TKO | 2 | 3:42 |
| Paulo Costa | Loss | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
Key Points
- Khamzat Chimaev vows to make Paulo Costa cry in their upcoming UFC clash
- Chimaev’s undefeated record and reputation as the "boogie man" intimidate his opponents
- Chimaev is determined to rectify his past mistakes and prove himself in the Octagon
- A win over Costa could lead to a title shot against Israel Adesanya
- Chimaev enjoys the support of Brazilian fans
- The fight will take place at UFC 294 in October at the Etihad Stadium in Abu Dhabi
