Will Chimaev fight late November in Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena?

[Unheralded Truth]

I think we all have heard the same rumors about the UFC planning to start off 2026 with a Chimaev fight... But this ad I got tells me the opposite:



This is the info I found on the event:

Elite Sports Bets and Sweet Staffy proudly present:

The Khamzat 'Borz' Chimaev Super Yacht Party!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Khamzat 'Borz' Chimaev will be visiting Australia from 5 to 15 December 2025.

This is your chance to meet and party with Khamzat Chimaev and other guests on an exclusive super yacht cruising through Sydney Harbour.

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE FAN/SUPERSTAR HANG OUT EXPERIENCE!

Friday, December 5 · During 4 hours, 5 - 9pm.
Circular Quay, King Street Wharf
Sydney NSW 2000

Sooo... Should this be a real thing and not some AI slop for scamming, he won't leave Australia until Dec 16? How likely is he to fight in January/February?
I mean, also having a title to defend now so it's not gonna be just a regular fight. That's why I find it unlikely but maybe it's more common than I think...

Maybe they'll set up a fight in Qatar before the trip down under? Late November. In that case it must be Imavov getting a TS, though.
What are your thoughts on this?

 

[EYEKICKFACES]

I'd say there's a better chance his next fight is November 2026.

 

[richardjohnson]

Islam vs JDM is the headliner for the November PPV so logic would tell us no, Khamzat is not fighting in November.

 

[Guy LeDouche]

I’ll be suprised if he fights within the next year or so. He gives me the impression of a less than active champ

 

[Khaosan]

Probably won’t see him until a 2027 rematch with GM3.

 

[Neck&Neck]

See if he can get the day off babysitting kadyrov jr.

 

[JBJ was here]

Well, they need someone opposite McGregor for the Rose Garden main event, Conor is probably a MW these days, and UFC booking is extremely horrible, so I think we all know what they're going to try to book for Khamzat's next fight.

About 65/35 joking/serious. I don't really expect them to try to book it, but it wouldn't even come close to surprising me if they do.

 

[DougieJones]

See if he can get the day off babysitting kadyrov jr.

You mean letting Kadryov Jr and his father treat him like their own personal combat clown?





Kumzit loves it too

 

[DougieJones]

LMAO who the fuck is going to pay anything to be around this mongo??

The people he scammed out of money already can't afford it... funny how that seems to have just been totally forgotten too

 

[HNIC215]

LMAO who the fuck is going to pay anything to be around this mongo??

Man... McGregor fans paid $5 to hear him give an interview lol

 

[DougieJones]

Man... McGregor fans paid $5 to hear him give an interview lol

ok

 

[swarrrm]

He just fought 5 minutes ago

 

[Adamant]

Why not in October in the middle east and then again in Nov? Get Khamzat back on his OG fight schedule.

 

[Greyscale]

He will be busy fondling Kadyrov's piglet

 

[Unheralded Truth]

He will be busy fondling Kadyrov's piglet

Bahahah, you guys are brutal

Not gonna lie, I find it highly amusing. It's why I joined the Dog after all.

 

[wolffanghameha]

He's suposed to be unbeatable. So why didn't they have him fight someone before we sort out RDR vs Hernandez? Book Costa. Or Cannonier. Would say Strickland, but he's suspended. Chimaev never fought any ranked MW but Whittaker on the way up, so get them in if he wants it, which I bet he does.