After enduring over 9 months of opponent drought, Khamzat Chimaev has finally offered a glimmer of hope to his fervent fans. The last time this dominant fighter graced the Octagon was back in September last year when he clashed with Kevin Holland and swiftly sealed the deal in the opening round with a remarkable D’Arce Choke. Since then, the 29-year-old has been plagued by frustration due to the unavailability of worthy adversaries. However, amidst this arduous period, he valiantly made several call-outs, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of competition.

Strong rumors were rife, suggesting that Chimaev would face off against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, following their intense back-and-forth banter. Alas, the dreams of witnessing this epic showdown were dashed when UFC president Dana White promptly dismissed the idea. The anticipation among fans reached a fever pitch as they yearned for updates on Chimaev’s return, searching high and low for answers.

Now, at long last, a finalized date for Chimaev’s highly anticipated comeback seems to be on the horizon. And the fans, who have been left in suspense, are eagerly seeking a resolution.

Khamzat Chimaev leaves the fans unclear with return announcement

‘Borz’ made his presence felt on Instagram as he took to the platform to share a captivating clip of himself, providing glimpses into his rigorous training sessions and leaving sweat-soaked footprints in the gym. Demonstrating his preparedness for the next battle, the Swedish sensation showcased his unwavering determination.

In a powerful caption accompanying the video, he declared, “October 21 in Abu Dhabi inshalla 👊 @smilodox”.

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Check out how the fans reacted to it:

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• “But against who”
• “WHO DARES TO CHALLENGE KHAMZAT🫀”
• “Kill everybody the king🔥”
• “Against who though? Cuz we know it’s not @usman84kg”
• “You can tell this man loves the game. Just like Bruce Lee.”
• “So here begins the retirement of Usman 🧐”
• “@danawhite give him the title shot”
• “Too much talking, get a fight and let’s see, give him poatan, Alex periera …”
• “Let’s be real you failed a pi** test and Dana is trying to cover it up, no way you don’t have fight news yet”

For quite some time, Khamzat Chimaev has been yearning for a worthy opponent, someone who can truly test his mettle. As the Abu Dhabi event approaches, there is a glimmer of hope that this long-awaited clash may finally materialize.

Whom do you think Khamzat Chimaev should fight next? Let us know in the comments below.

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