Promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed he plans to book unbeaten middleweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev in his premiere title fight next year – in a return to United States soil for the Chechen.
Chimaev, who most recently improved to 14-0 as a professional last month in the co-headliner of UFC 308, turning in a stunning first round face crank submission win over former undisputed champion, Robert Whittaker.
And earning himself the number three rank in the division with his victory against Auckland-born fan-favorite, Whittaker, Chimaev immediately staked his claim for a title fight in his return to action.