ALF Grappling announced Khamzat Chimaev vs. Jorge Masvidal as a submission-only main event of its first show, ALF League 1, on Dec. 4 in Dubai.
From 6 reports by 6 outlets
What we know
- ALF Grappling announced a submission-only match between Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal as the main event of ALF League 1.
- ALF League 1 takes place on Dec. 4 at The Agenda in Dubai; ticket details are still to be announced.
- It is Masvidal's first competition since his 2024 boxing loss to Nate Diaz.
Reported, not confirmed
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More "household names" are expected to join the card, per Red Corner MMA.
Bloody Elbow
ALF Grappling has announced a submission-only match between Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal as the main event of its inaugural show, ALF League 1. The card takes place on Dec. 4 at The Agenda in Dubai, with ticket details to be announced soon.
Red Corner MMA confirmed the news on social media and added that many more "household names" are expected to join the lineup, according to Bloody Elbow.
It will be Masvidal's first competition since his 2024 loss to Nate Diaz in boxing. Chimaev has competed in Real American Freestyle wrestling matches since losing his UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland in May, beating Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns and Robbie Lawler.
Red Corner MMA confirmed the news on social media and added that many more "household names" are expected to join the lineup, according to Bloody Elbow.
It will be Masvidal's first competition since his 2024 loss to Nate Diaz in boxing. Chimaev has competed in Real American Freestyle wrestling matches since losing his UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland in May, beating Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns and Robbie Lawler.
- Summary
- ALF Grappling announced Khamzat Chimaev vs. Jorge Masvidal as a submission-only main event of its first show, ALF League 1, on Dec. 4 in Dubai.
- Key points (one per line)
- ALF Grappling announced the submission-only match on Sunday, per Bloody Elbow.
ALF League 1 is on Dec. 4 at The Agenda in Dubai; ticket details are still to come.
It is Masvidal's first competition since his 2024 boxing loss to Nate Diaz.
More 'household names' are expected on the card, per Red Corner MMA.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/11/01/khamzat-chimaev-vs-jorge-masvidal-announced-as-ex-ufc-bmfs-first-match-since-losing-to-nate-diaz/
MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/519052/khamzat-chimaev-faces-jorge-masvidal-in-submission-only-grappling-match-for-alf-league
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/jorge-masvidal-skips-leon-edwards-and-signs-up-to-grapple-khamzat-chimaev-instead
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/f209c7ba-ab67-458d-8310-dfd47d5438ea/khamzat-chimaev-jorge-masvidal-submission-only-alf-league-1-dubai-december-4
FightTime.ru | https://fighttime.ru/news/item/44592-khamzat-chimaev-i-khorkhe-masvidal-vozglavyat-turnire-alf-league-v-dubae.html
Kimura | https://www.kimura.se/officiellt-khamzat-chimaev-vs-jorge-masvidal-pa-debutgala/
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