When it comes to formidable fighters, Khamzat Chimaev immediately comes to mind. However, it’s been quite some time since the unbeaten UFC athlete has stepped into the octagon. His last match occurred almost a year ago, and now he’s gearing up for his upcoming bout against Paulo Costa in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on October 21.
In a noteworthy development, Chimaev, previously fighting out of Sweden, has obtained UAE citizenship, signifying a shift in his representation. This event marks his debut as a fighter of the UAE. As we approach this event, a compelling question arises: will he make history as the first fighter to represent the UAE? Let’s delve into the details.
Will Khamzat Chimaev Be the Trailblazer, Representing the UAE in the UFC?
As per reports Khamzat Chimaev is set to switch his representation from Sweden to the United Arab Emirates in the UFC. He’s gearing up for his first match under this new banner at UFC 294, where he’ll face off against Paulo Costa.
For those unfamiliar with Chimaev’s background, he was initially born in Chechnya, Russia. However, at the age of 18, he relocated to Sweden with his mother and older brother. Chimaev began his training at the AllStar gym in Stockholm in 2017, eventually representing Sweden in his UFC fights. Now, having acquired citizenship in the UAE, he’s transitioning to represent the United Arab Emirates in the UFC.
At the upcoming UFC event, Khamzat Chimaev is on track to be the second fighter to proudly represent the UAE in the UFC, marking a significant step in his career. On the same fight card, there’s an equally historic moment as Mohammed Yahya gears up to become the first Emirati athlete to grace the UFC stage.
Yahya will kick off the event, leading the way for the UAE in the world of UFC, with Chimaev following suit, solidifying his position as the second fighter to represent the nation.
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In October, after an over year-long hiatus from the Octagon, the undefeated Chimaev is set to make a highly anticipated comeback, facing off against Costa at 185 pounds. He boldly declared he us going to go in there and dominate Costa. Now it will be interesting to see who will pick first win for UAE.
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