Chimaev gets a top opponent

Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

As reported by ESPN journalist Brett Okamoto, the undefeated prospect of the UFC welterweight division Khamzat Chimaev will fight against the former title challenger. Jorge Masvidal. The fight will take place on January 22 at UFC 270.

Chimaev, 27, had four fights in the biggest MMA promotion, scoring four TKO victories. The Chechen with Swedish passport had his last fight on October 30 at UFC 267, strangling Lee Jingliang in the first round.

Masvidal, 37, has not appeared in the cage since April 24, when he lost by knockout to champion Kamaru Usman.

UFC 270 tournament will be headlined by the heavyweight title fight Francis Ngannou - Ciryl Gane.