Khamzat Chimaev may have seen a dip in his stocks recently, and rightfully so. One of the reasons for the same, apart from the haters that any fighter would have, is that he is not as active as he once used to be. In any case, he remains a formidable fighter and quite a popular one. In a recent Instagram post, on his story, he teased his fans about making his comeback to the cage at UFC 300.

His return? Not official. His opponent? Not disclosed. It was only inevitable for the fans to be cautious, speculate and debate. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in at this revelation and unwrap some intriguing fan reactions.

Do the fans welcome Chimaev at UFC 300?

Khamzat Chimaev is undeniably a polarizing name for many, but for Dana White, he is a trump card. With the outbreak of this news, the MMA world has reacted to in all sorts of ways. Instagram page ‘Haymakers’ re-posted his story with the caption, “What fight makes sense for Khamzat at UFC 300??”

Here is how the fans reacted:

One fan took a jibe at Chimaev’s seemingly never-ending health concerns, writing, “⁠He gets TKOd by a cold”

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Meanwhile, one fan felt he was just trying to be in the headlines, a tactic learned from Conor McGregor’s book. He stated, “Trying to market himself like McGregor does.”

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Whereas, one fan simply wonders how and why is he relevant enough in the first place given his resume. He stated, “Does anyone care about this dude at 185? He arguably got beat by Burns at 170 and US man was beating his ass in the 3rd on 10 days notice. Usman with a full camp and 5 rounds would destroy him”

However, on the contrary, one fan welcomed it and has an opponent in mind. That is the winner of the upcoming middleweight title fight. He stated, “Winner of STRICKLAND vs DUPLESSIS.”

Lastly, one fan satirically suggested, “Maybe im stupid but someone in his weight?”

It is safe to say that the MMA world has reacted to this news in all sorts of ways. However, if this news is indeed true, who would Chimaev fight next? Let’s find out who he considers a dream fight for himself.

The dream opponent of Khamzat Chimaev

Jon Jones is a big inspiration for him. Despite their weight disparity, the middleweight contender is inclined to face the heavyweight champion at some point in his career. In an interview, while called him the, “Best fighter in the world right now,” he added, “For sure, I want to fight with this guy. It will be a big history if we fight.” 

It goes without saying that this is not a consideration for UFC 300. However, Chimaev could face a big name like Israel Adesanya or even Kamaru Usman for a second time, since both fights would be worthy of a place on the UFC 300 main card.

One thing is given. And that is, Chimaev’s confidence cannot be scoffed at. Whether or not this fight takes place, we ask you to decide, who would you like to see him face next. Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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