Khamzat Chimaev appears to have an opponent for his first career UFC title defense.<\/p>\n
Chimaev (15-0 MMA) captured the promotion\u2019s coveted middleweight title at August\u2019s UFC 319 event in Chicago, earning a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Dricus du Plessis.<\/p>\n
Following that impressive win, many fans and pundits wondered who would be next for \u2018Borz\u2019, as the 185lbs division currently boasts a number of top contenders including Nassourdine Imavov, Sean Strickland<\/a> and Anthony Hernandez.<\/p>\n While many fans hoped that Khamzat Chimaev would be able to make a quick turnaround, the newly crowned middleweight champ recently revealed that he had suffered an injury that will keep him out of action until mid-2026.<\/p>\n With that said, it doesn\u2019t appear that Dana White and company have any plans of making an interim title fight, as Nassourdine Imavov revealed that he recently had a great conversation with the promotional officials and plans on waiting for Chimaev to get healthy.<\/p>\n I\u2019m not used to waiting, but this time I have to<\/p>\n \u2014 Imavov Nassourdine (@imavov1) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHad a good conversation with UFC, I told them, Title shot only! If we have to wait, we\u2019ll wait. No distractions, no detours, Great things require great preparation. Make no mistake, I\u2019ll be ready! I\u2019m not used to waiting, but this time I have to.\u201d<\/p>\n Khamzat Chimaev clearly caught wind of Imavov\u2019s tweets<\/a>, as \u2018Borz\u2019 proceeded to issue the following cautionary warning to \u2018The Sniper\u2019.<\/p>\n See you after Ramadan @imavov1<\/a> \ud83e\udd2b
You have time work on your wrestling Bratishka \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n