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Coach says Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight is at middleweight: ‘We want the No. 1 contender or the champ’

Andreas Michael confirms that UFC standout and title hopeful Khamzat Chimaev's next fight will take place at middleweight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023

Andreas Michael: Khamzat Chimaev just needs ‘good warning’ to make welterweight

Coach Andreas Michael says Khamzat Chimaev prefers a UFC middleweight title shot, but can make welterweight as long as he's given time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 27, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev's coach makes welterweight fight claim after recent struggles

Chimaev missed the welterweight limit by over 7lb in his last fight but his coach Andreas Michael is still confident the fighter could get down to 170lb

Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev warned he won't remain undefeated in UFC with current style

Chimaev has been warned by UFC legend Chael Sonnen that he will be handed his first defeat if he continues to get involved in "dangerous" shoot-outs with opponents such as in his UFC 273 victory over Gilbert Burns

Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev's coach was "upset" with UFC star during victory over Gilbert Burns

Chimev's coach Andreas Michael has admitted he was "upset" with his star's performance during his victory over Burns, claiming the game plan was to outbox his rival rather than secure a show-reel stoppage

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev "felt sorry" for his coaches despite beating Gilbert Burns

Chimaev picked up the biggest win of his career against Burns at UFC 273 but the Chechen felt he let his coaches down after not sticking to their gameplan

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev's trainer issued key instructions before final round against Gilbert Burns

Chimaev admitted he made a mistake by trying to knock Burns out in their UFC 273 fight and the Chechen's coach pleaded with him to stop brawling before the final round

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022