Rumored Dana said they start planning DDP vs Chimaev today

[Unheralded Truth]

And here is the leaked schedule that they seem to be working with (rumored):



Any thoughts on when this title fight is likely to go down? Remember that Dana has stated US only
for Chimaev's next one, so those with another flag next to it is pretty unlikely. What's the date you would hope for?

 

[Steve Fox]

Would love to see Chimaev having to travel to South Africa.

 

[octagonation]

And here is the leaked schedule that they seem to be working with (rumored):


Any thoughts on when this title fight is likely to go down? Remember that Dana has stated US only
for Chimaev's next one, so those with another flag next to it is pretty unlikely. What's the date you would hope for?

July international fight week via DDP coach. He basically said they are looking at international fight week but nothing official tho

 

[RichardHarrow]

It’ll be in October in Abu Dhabi then Khamzat will pull out.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

What do you mean “leaked” buddeh?

Dana said a cpl months ago that Borz was next.

Just pay attention.

 

[andgonsil]

I don't believe we will have events in Brazil and South Africa this year

 

[Adamant]

Maybe 319 or the next Aussie card.

 

[octagonation]

Maybe 319 or the next Aussie card.

I don´t think Dana will bring awesome fights to Australia for awhile

 

[Dimbis]

What do you mean “leaked” buddeh?

Dana said a cpl months ago that Borz was next.

Just pay attention.

The Cheryle of where the next events will be held for the rest of the year was “leaked”. I wonder how credible it is.

 

[Meathead Jock]

Saving my money for Chicago, it's been sooooo long. The month before international fight week isn't ideal though, means we probably get Belal vs Shavkat main event and the stars are saved for international fight week the next month.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Would actually watch that one,
not just the highlight.

 

[Guy LeDouche]

Great,
another year to make this fight and figure out this fucking dudes situation. Because it’s gonna take that long to even convince him to fight…then somehow he’ll end up fighting another blown up welterweight.
If he can even get a visa to fight at all.

Fuck this dude already. Not worth the trouble.

 

[Fergelmince]

does Du Plessis like fighting in the Middle East? Because that's where a chimaev fight will have to be.

 

[Objectively Correct]

What? The UFC making a reasonable fight announcement? I must be dreaming

 

[usernamee]

does Du Plessis like fighting in the Middle East? Because that's where a chimaev fight will have to be.

He said he would love for the fight against Chimaev to be over there.

 

[Neck&Neck]

I hope DDP doesn’t fold and go out to the UAE desert
Strange things happen out there

Plus is bullshit having to go to the challengers backyard when you are the Champ

 

[Fergelmince]

He said he would love for the fight against Chimaev to be over there.

Sounds like he knows chimaev can't fight anywhere else.

 

[whocares]

That's awesome. Meanwhile in Jones negotiations

 

[Darkavius]

Couple of observations:

• If there is possible Spain in August does that mean Topuria is fighting in the next month or two because otherwise how do you do a Spain card without Topuria on it?
  
  
• Jones vs. Aspinall needs to be at UFC 318, period. I would love it to be quicker than that but that would be the best main event for that card.
  
  
• Alex Pereira could do the funniest thing and be on like 4 cards this year again.
  
  
• Let's get Pena vs. Harrison out the way by May. This way if Harrison wins they can do Nunes/Harrison in November or December. Same with Fiorot vs. Shevchenko. This way if Shevchenko wins you can do Weili vs. Shevchenko. Nunes/Harrison and Weili/Shevchenko are actually 2 WMMA fights people might want to see.

 

[humdizzle]

i think dana said if they can't get jones to agree to a summer ppv they are going to 'move on' and book something else.