"The Most Predictable Storyline" - Fans React as Khamzat Chimaev Announces MMA Hiatus Due to Injury

"The most predictable storyline" - Fans react as Khamzat Chimaev announces MMA hiatus due to injury

It appears the UFC middleweight division is headed for a slowdown, with champion Khamzat Chimaev announcing a short-term MMA hiatus due to a foot injury. Suffice it to say, the fans are furious.

Khamzat Chimaev reveals injury-ridden timeline for first UFC title defense

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will go under the knife before targeting his return to the Octagon next year.

Khamzat Chimaev Needs Foot Surgery, Middleweight Belt Won’t Be Defended Until Mid-2026

Khamzat Chimaev (Image Credits: Imagn) Injuries often force fighters into long breaks, and recently, Khamzat Chimaev revealed that he’s dealing with one of his own. The middleweight champion shared that he’s undergoing foot surgery, which will keep him out of the octagon for months. ‘Borz’ won the middleweight title in dominant fashion and stayed active afterward, training and calling out opponents. He repeatedly pushed for a “super fight” with …

Khamzat Chimaev Sidelined Until April, Title Defense Delayed by Foot Surgery

UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev will undergo foot surgery, delaying his first title defense until at least April 2026, leaving the division in a holding pattern. The post Khamzat Chimaev Sidelined Until April, Title Defense Delayed by Foot Surgery first appeared on MMA UK.