UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has announced that he will be undergoing surgery in the coming weeks. This decision comes after Chimaev suffered a torn ligament in his right hand during his recent fight against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
| UFC Middleweight Contender Khamzat Chimaev to Undergo Surgery |
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| – Khamzat Chimaev will be undergoing surgery in the coming weeks. |
| – He suffered a torn ligament in his right hand during his recent fight. |
| – Despite initially attempting to avoid surgery, Chimaev has now opted for the procedure. |
| – Chimaev’s recovery is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024. |
| – The 29-year-old fighter has been highly regarded as a title prospect in the UFC. |
| – Chimaev has a record of 13-0 and has showcased his skills with seven wins in the UFC. |
| – He is now focused on the 185-pound weight class. |
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has announced that he will be undergoing surgery in the coming weeks. This decision comes after Chimaev suffered a torn ligament in his right hand during his recent fight against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Despite initially attempting to avoid surgery, Chimaev has now opted for the procedure.
Chimaev shared the news on his Instagram Live, stating, ‘I’m going to do a surgery, operation in one, two weeks. After that, do the recovery, come back, smash somebody.’ Although representatives for Chimaev have not provided further details, it is expected that his recovery will take place in the first quarter of 2024.
The 29-year-old fighter, who was born in Chechnya and currently trains in Sweden and Dubai, has been highly regarded as a title prospect in the UFC. With a record of 13-0, Chimaev has showcased his skills with seven wins in the UFC, five of which were finishes. While he has competed in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions, Chimaev is now focused on the 185-pound weight class.
Chimaev expressed his confidence in returning to the Octagon, stating, ‘UFC 300, tell Dana White [to] make it happen.’ Fans eagerly await his comeback and anticipate his future success in the UFC.
