John Phillips vs Khamzat Chimaev
The Story
Khamzat Chimaev's UFC debut on Fight Island — a Dagestani-Swedish grappler whose hype train was already loud, finally tested against a UFC opponent.
The Stakes
- •Chimaev's UFC debut
- •Phillips' UFC roster slot defense
- •Middleweight prospect arrival spot
- •Fight Island Abu Dhabi prelim feature