Fights
“Your son is the world champion.” Chimaev brought fans to tears
What are they say about the new champion of promotion in middleweight.
Hamzat Chimaev did what he spoke loudly a few years ago – became the UFC champion. On the night of August 16 to 17, in Chicago in the United Center arena, he went out into the octagon against the South African Drikus Du Plessi and confirmed the status of one of the most dangerous fighters of the planet. Five rounds of total dominance in the struggle and unanimous decision of the judges – 50:44, 50:44, 50:44.
After the battle, Chimaev did not hide emotions.
– I won every minute of this battle, except for the last. Of course I am happy. This belt is very important for my country. I will not say that there was some special plan for the battle. I just walked forward, worked like in the hall. He is a real lion, ”Hamzat said after the fight.
Thus, the 31-year-old Chimaev remained undefeated in MMA (15-0) and deprived Du Plessis in the middle weight.
The reaction to Chimaev’s conquest
Now the ex-champion Du Plegessa recognized the strength of the opponent and promised to return.
– He simply incredibly controlled the course of the fight. It seemed that he was predicted by every next step. I fought, fought. Now the thoughts are only about one thing – I’m going to return my belt. Thanks to everyone for support. I will return even more, ”said Du Plessi after the battle, which was broadcast on the“ Match TV ”air.
The scandalously famous Irishman Conor McGregor did not stand aside. The former UFC champion in two categories emotionally noted the historical moment.
– The first UFC champion from Chechnya! Congratulations! – wrote in social networks McGregor.
Chimaev himself did not forget about the main person in his life. Immediately after the victory, he called his mother and touched the fans to the core, bringing some to tears.
“Your son is going home, just don’t cry.” I said that the world will turn over for you. Now your son is the world champion, ”Chimaev said during a conversation with his mother.
UFC President Dane White is already thinking about the future of a new champion and hinted at the possible protection of the Abu Dhabi title. According to journalist Aaron Bronsteter, White said that he would consider organizing such a battle in Abu Dabi on October 26, but is waiting for Tuesday before discussing anything like that.
MMA veteran Alexei Oleinik admitted that he believed in Chimaev’s victory, and noted the progress of the fighter
– I put on Hamzat. I hoped that our fighter would win. All the same, we attribute him to our compatriot. Therefore, I am satisfied and glad that we had another UFC champion. According to charisma, pressure, technology and in general, he was more than shown in the last fights of Chimaev, he was stronger, ”said Oleinik“ Match TV ”.
At the same time, Oleinik warned against excessive advances.
– Probably, now there is no need to talk about this (about Chimaev’s chances to become the largest star in the history of UFC – approx.). You need to do more, not to speak. But the beginning is very cool, ”said Oleinik“ Match TV ”.
But the American fighter Sean Stickland believes that only he can now impose the struggle of Chimaev.
“I am probably the only UFC who can fight him five rounds … But, it seems, I need to arrange a few victories to happen,” he wrote on social networks.
Russian fighter Magomed Ismailov also congratulated Chimaev on the victory.
– Now Hamzat is the UFC champion, and it pleases me so much. He just moved the champion and took the belt, – wrote Ismailov in the Telegram channel.
See direct broadcasts of the UFC tournaments on the TV channels “Match TV” and “Match! Fighter ”, as well as on Matchtv.ru and Sportbox.ru sites.
Source: Sportbox
Ukrainian heavyweight Alexander Usik told how he raises children. The athlete and his wife Ekaterina have four children.
“It seems to me that children need to be forced to do some things until the age of 14-15. Because when they say give the child a choice, he will choose not to do anything.”
“With children, everything is simple: I help them. I must raise my children in such a way that when they reach adulthood, they can live without my help. Yes, I can be somewhere and help them. But so that they also have a job of their own.”
“We need to load them up, give them the language, educate them, travel. You definitely need to do that. Someone says: We can’t travel abroad. This is all nonsense. You can’t go abroad, but you can travel around the country because we have so many beautiful places. Just go somewhere where there is a river or something. The kids see that you are interested in something. I go to training with them, I talk, eat, drink, walk or just sit and watch how they communicate with each other, what they do. Tell them what interests them,” he said. Usik.
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.
Fights
CHISORA: “What kind of courage are we talking about? This boxer did not go to fight for his country.”
British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora He spoke harshly about Jake Paul’s courage following his fight with Anthony Joshua. In a debate with heavyweight Vidall Riley, Chisora challenged Paul’s argument that he showed courage by entering the ring.
“What Paul did was not brave. He did not go to fight for his country. When he went to defend his state at the front, that is courage.”
What kind of courage is Paul talking about? He ran away in the first round and when he didn’t have enough strength to run, Joshua broke his jaw,” Chisora said.
A big boxing show took place in Miami, USA, on the night of December 19-20, 2025. In the main fight, American entertainer Jake Paul and former world champion Anthony Joshua entered the ring. The fight ended in the sixth round – AJ brutally knocked out his opponent.
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.
Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik said that he invested the money he earned from sports into business life.
“I have a small business right now. I have a company called Ready2Fight that doesn’t just work with boxing. What do we do? As promoters, we can guide the athlete – legal decisions, managerial decisions. Find trainers, doctors. So create a team. We also do things for sports and equipment.”
“We do some construction. I invest a little in hot construction. There is a glass processing plant. And of course, some valuable papers, special cars. I am a little more interested in the business world than, say, five years ago.”
“Because I understand that I earn money and they also have to work, they just buy themselves some diamonds, gold or something and get high. I’m not that kind of person, I don’t really like to show off,” Usik said.
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.
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