Khamzat Chimaev Gets Hero’s Welcome in Abu Dhabi
- Publish date: Tuesday، 19 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Fresh from his UFC 319 win in Chicago, Chimaev celebrates his middleweight world title with fans in Abu Dhabi.
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UFC world champ Khamzat Chimaev just touched down in Abu Dhabi, and the city rolled out a hero’s welcome for him. The 31-year-old fighter is riding high after his big win at UFC 319 in Chicago, where he snatched the middleweight title from Dricus du Plessis.
A Perfect Record
This victory wasn’t just another notch on his belt—it pushed Chimaev’s pro record to an undefeated 15-0. Talk about dominance.
Thanking the Support
During his reception, Chimaev gave a shoutout to Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, for building an environment where athletes can rise on the global stage.