Jon Jones and Khamzat Chimaev have sparked up an unlikely friendship. It appears the former UFC heavyweight champion has built a bond with the king of the middleweight division after spending time

Jon Jones reportedly agreed to rematch with Khamzat Chimaev after the middleweight champion took him down in a street grappling session.

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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones engaged in an informal wrestling session with Khamzat Chimaev in Chechnya, where Chimaev executed a viral takedown.

Khamzat Chimaev has provided an update on his return to the UFC Octagon, with fans set to be disappointed. Chimaev is one of MMA’s most-frightening talents but has long struggled for activity, and his new status as middleweight champion does not look likely to change that.

Khamzat Chimaev has issued a brand new threat at Ian Machado Garry after the pair’s altercation last night.

UFC stars Jon Jones and Khamzat Chimaev met up in Russia and the two had a humorous grappling exchange outside.

UFC heavyweight sets his sights on breaking record of Khamzat Chimaev for the fastest turnaround, eyeing history with a quick return.

"My return, after Ramadan," Chimaev told Adam Zubayraev. "Right now I have a small operation in my foot. I'll step away from training for a couple of weeks, heal my wound. We'll prepare after Ramadan, and whoever they give, that's who I'll face."