Khamzat Chimaev reveals details about injuries requiring time off, plans to challenge for UFC middleweight title again

UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev has revealed he may need to take a brief period of time off to address nagging hand injuries. The Chechen fighter clarified that the injuries are not severe enough to stop him from sparring, and any potential recovery break would only last one to two months. Chimaev remains focused on returning to action quickly and eventually reclaiming the UFC middleweight championship.

Chimaev expressed interest in facing Caio Borralho, who reportedly accepted a challenge but was sidelined with an injury until November or December. Additionally, Chimaev hopes to fight the winner of the rumored title bout between current middleweight champion Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov. Chimaev previously lost a close decision to Strickland in May.