ESPN Staff Writer Brett Okamoto reported that UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev announced on Instagram that he will undergo surgery in the coming weeks. Chimaev suffered a torn ligament in his right hand during a recent fight and initially tried to avoid surgery, but has since changed plans. Chimaev, who is 13-0, expressed confidence in his recovery and projected a return to the UFC in the first quarter of 2024. Despite the injury, Chimaev remains one of the most promising title prospects in the UFC, with a 7-0 record and five finishes.
