Khamzat Chimaev's most recent fight was on August 16, 2025, at UFC 319, where he won the UFC middleweight title by defeating Dricus Du Plessis. His next fight date has not been officially announced yet. However, the UFC's fall schedule suggests his next opponent might be decided around mid to late October 2025, with contenders such as Reinier de Ridder, Nassourdine Imavov, or others possibly facing him. Key contender fights are scheduled for September and October, which could determine his next challenger.