Author: Chandra Moulee Das
Middleweight fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa could face each other in a highly anticipated co-main event for the UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi later this year. The news was given by former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen during his appearance on The MMA Hour.
During the interview, Sonnen discussed the situation of the middleweight division after Israel Adesanya’s victory over Alex Pereira in the main fight of UFC 287. He said that Chimaev would face Costa, and that the two fighters are already scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi.
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Sonnen also revealed that the fight would be three rounds, instead of the usual five rounds for championship fights. He stressed that the fight between the two fighters would be of great relevance and importance for the middleweight division.
Chimaev, a rising star in the UFC, is set to compete up to 185 pounds from now on. Meanwhile, Costa recently signed a new contract with the UFC, which is one of the reasons why the fight managed to materialize.
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It is not yet known whether the middleweight bout between Chimaev and Costa will be confirmed for the Abu Dhabi event, but the news has already generated buzz among UFC fans. Many are eager to see the long-awaited clash between the two fighters, who have made a name for themselves in the sport.
The UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi later this year is expected to be a great event, and the addition of Chimaev vs Costa to the schedule would make it even more exciting. Fans will be keeping an eye out for any updates on the fight, hoping that it will be confirmed in the coming weeks.