Khamzat Chimaev next fight: 5 possible opponents

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Khamzat Chimaev shines in first test inside the UFC Octagon.

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Chimaev could fight Colby Covington next

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UFC President Dana White also hinted at the possibility of Chimaev vs Covington in the lead-up to UFC 273.

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Chimaev could fight leon Edwards if he loses to kamaru usman

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Khamzat chimaev vs jorge masvidal?

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Chimaev should could look to face wonderboy next

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