Khamzat Chimaev is eager to get back into the octagon, with Dana White considering a potential return at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. White confirmed that Chimaev is always in the conversation for a fight, aligning with the UFC's goal for most fighters to compete three times a year. This potential return has fans excited, especially with UFC 333 reportedly featuring two title fights that betting markets predict will be closely contested.
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- Islam Makhachev's UFC GOAT case gets pushback from former champs (Sherdog)
- Dana White addresses Khamzat Chimaev’s potential UFC 333 return (Sherdog)
- UFC 332 adds four bouts as Salt Lake City card takes shape (Sherdog)
- ‘What are we waiting for?’: Khamzat Chimaev pushes for UFC return as Dana White considers Abu Dhabi option (The Mac Life)
- Erdogan Vs. Elliott MMA Clash, Lessei Vs. Guest Muay Thai Firefight Added To ONE Fight Night 48 (Yahoo Sports)
- Henry Cejudo doubts Ian Garry will get another UFC title shot (Sherdog)
- Islam Makhachev's UFC GOAT case gets pushback from former champs (Yahoo Sports)
- Dana White reveals Contender Series graduates have earned $252.3M in UFC fighter pay since 2017 (Bloody Elbow)
- Trent Miller earns UFC deal with rare DWCS shoulder choke (Sherdog)
- Dana White awards six UFC contracts after historic DWCS Week 2 (Sherdog)
- DWCS Season 10, Week 2 results: Kaik Brito starches Namo Fazil with brutal knockout punch (MMA Fighting)
- Henry Cejudo Says Ian Machado Garry Missed Every Box In UFC 330 Title Shot Fallout (MiddleEasy)
- PFL Tampa Quiz: Test your Cris Cyborg knowledge (Sherdog)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the August 19, 2026 edition of the daily show.