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It seems that Khamzat Chimaev, a 31-year-old fighter from Sweden, has finally left all doubts and obstacles behind him. UFC 319, which takes place on August 16, brings a showdown between him and current middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. While fans of martial arts eagerly await this duel, the fact that Chimaev is maximally focused this time, and his preparations instill confidence that he is ready for the biggest challenge in his career so far, attracts additional attention.
In the past few years, the public has often speculated about possible reasons for his absence from the American Octagon. However, the latest news and posts from his Instagram profile clearly show that the final stage of preparations is taking place in Los Angeles. "Borz" shared a photo from a customs checkpoint in Los Angeles, and then a video of him getting out of a car in California appeared, which was originally posted by Tamerlan Susurkaev.
Training in the heart of America
His arrival in the United States further fueled the stories that were circulating earlier. Some sources, including former BJJ coach Alan Nascimento, claimed that Hamzat had problems entering the country because of his alleged ties to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. However, the fighter himself pointed out before UFC 308:
"Those are not true. I couldn't fight because I was sick and I had an injury. There were no political obstacles. Abu Dhabi was easier for me because of the travel, that's all."
This statement takes on added importance now that UFC 319 has been confirmed. It is clear that if the obstacles really existed, they are no longer there. The popular UFC fighter is now at the Olympic base, where he is finishing his preparations, and many fans believe that his moment is finally coming.
With a co-title fight also promising to be a spectacle, UFC 319 could be one of the most important events of the year, and the undefeated challenger from Sweden has the opportunity to achieve what he has dreamed of since the beginning of his career.
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