Home » Sports » MMA

Khamzat Chimaev vs Jorge Masvidal announced as ex-UFC BMF’s first match since losing to Nate Diaz

‘Gamebred’ will try to become the first to submit Khamzat Chimaev on December 4. Since Jorge Masvidal’s MMA retirement in 2023, ‘Borz’ has climbed all…

By Harvey Leonard · Bloodyelbow

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 7:32 PM

Key Things to Know

Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal will headline ALF League 1 in a submission-only grappling match on December 4.
The inaugural ALF Grappling event is scheduled to take place at The Agenda in Dubai.
The match marks Masvidal's first competitive appearance since losing a boxing bout against Nate Diaz.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal will face each other in a submission-only match on December 4 at The Agenda in Dubai. The bout will serve as the headline event for the inaugural ALF League 1 card organized by ALF Grappling. The contest marks Masvidal's first sporting competition since his boxing loss to Nate Diaz.

Chimaev has remained active outside the UFC throughout 2026, winning wrestling matches against Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns, and Robbie Lawler under the Real American Freestyle banner. Meanwhile, Masvidal enters the grappling contest with just two submission victories across his 52-fight professional mixed martial arts career.

Read the full article on Bloodyelbow

Khamzat Chimaev vs Jorge Masvidal announced as ex-UFC BMF’s first match since losing to Nate Diaz

More MMA News

Never Miss a Sports Update