UFC champion suspicious of Chimaev's intention of missing weight

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Khamzat Chimaev is unbeaten in his UFC career so far. He has also won bonuses in all five of his fights

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UFC champion suspicious of Chimaev's intention of missing weight

Khamzat Chimaev is unbeaten in his UFC career so far. He has also won bonuses in all five of his fights

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