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Chimaev vs. Masvidal Grappling Match Announced
2 Nov
Summary
- Khamzat Chimaev will face Jorge Masvidal in a submission grappling match.
- The event is the inaugural ALF League fight night on December 4.
- Chimaev has a busy schedule with multiple non-MMA fights upcoming.
Khamzat Chimaev is maintaining a rigorous schedule as the year concludes, with a new grappling match announced. He is slated to face veteran fighter Jorge Masvidal in a submission-only grappling contest. This bout will headline the inaugural event for ALF League, which is set to take place on December 4 at The Agenda in Dubai.
This upcoming match marks Chimaev's sixth non-MMA appearance since his last UFC middleweight title defense in May. He has previously competed in multiple wrestling matches for different organizations, securing victories against notable fighters like Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley. Chimaev is also scheduled for another wrestling match against Colby Covington on November 14.
Jorge Masvidal has also stayed engaged in combat sports following his recent UFC activity. After a boxing match in July 2024 where he faced Nate Diaz, Masvidal has often hinted at a possible return to mixed martial arts competition.
