Khamzat Chimaev is done waiting around and says he's ready to go, tossing out four potential opponents for his UFC return. Among the callouts is Sean Strickland, with Chimaev directly telling him to let him know when he's ready. Whether the promotion lines up any of those four next, Chimaev's message is clear: he wants to fight soon and he wants a name.
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- Anthony Smith’s next fight announced: Recent arrest addressed in statement by Gamebred FC (Bloody Elbow)
- Dana White checks on Frank Mir’s daughter following stunning DWCS upset (Sherdog)
- UFC 331 odds revealed: Joshua Van an underdog, Gable Steveson -1500 (Sherdog)
- Dana White's Contender Series - Week 4 Highlights (MMA Weekly)
- Alex Apodaca defends Bella Mir on heels of historic DWCS upset backlash (Sherdog)
- ‘I’m ready’: Khamzat Chimaev names four opponents for UFC return (The Mac Life)
- Tommy McMillen takes aim at unbeaten UFC rival: 'He runs his mouth' (Sherdog)
- Brendan Allen, Christian Leroy Duncan collide in UFC Vegas 122 main event (Sherdog)
- New UFC fighter predicted his signing 8 years ago: ‘UFC or nothing else’ (Sherdog)
- New UFC signee says Mexico P.I. is loaded with fighters hunting finishes (Sherdog)
- Dana White awards 5 UFC contracts after wild DWCS Week 4 (Sherdog)
- PFL Chicago Gets Co-Main Event in Khizriev vs. Braga 2 (Cageside Press)
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This story ran in the September 2, 2026 edition of the daily show.