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Media report Hamzat Chimaev’s death: what is known?

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MMA News 16 jan 2026, 12:33

Media report Hamzat Chimaev’s death: what is known?

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On Friday, January 16, unexpected news came from the MMA world—reports emerged of a car accident involving MMA fighter Hamzat Chimaev.

Details: According to the opposition outlet NIYSO, Chimaev was reportedly in a car involved in a crash and sustained serious injuries. There were even claims that he had died in the accident.

🔴Information is also coming in that Khamzat Chimaev was in the car with Adam and also sustained severe injuries. We are currently verifying this information.
There are also messages circulating claiming that Khamzat died in the accident. pic.twitter.com/vcuC91msfS
— NIYSO (@niyso_eng) January 16, 2026

However, just minutes later, reports about Chimaev being in the vehicle were not confirmed.

❗️Information regarding Chimaev being with Adam at the time of the accident could not be confirmed. However, it was learned that the son of another high-ranking member of the occupation authorities is also among the injured. https://t.co/RaKtHNt6Ly
— NIYSO (@niyso_eng) January 16, 2026

The story is developing. The Dailysports editorial team continues to monitor the situation.

Reminder: Large-scale protests have recently erupted in Iran, turning into tragic events that have claimed many lives. Among the victims were athletes.

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