# Khamzat Chimaev vs Jorge Masvidal grappling match reportedly set for Dubai on 4 December

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Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 3 Nov 2026
Updated: 3 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 3 Nov 2026

> The submission-only bout would headline ALF League's first event, 20 days after Chimaev wrestles Colby Covington at RAF Abu Dhabi.

**Khamzat Chimaev will reportedly face Jorge Masvidal in a submission-only grappling match on 4 December at The Agenda in Dubai**, as the headline bout of the first ALF League event, [Sherdog reported](https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Khamzat-Chimaev-vs-Jorge-Masvidal-grappling-match-reportedly-set-203461) on 2 November. ALF League announced the pairing on Sunday, according to MMA Fighting, but then deleted its social media post, so treat the date as provisional until the promotion confirms it again.

## Chimaev's busy month in the Gulf

The Masvidal match would come just **20 days** after Chimaev headlines **RAF Abu Dhabi on 14 November** against **Colby Covington** in a freestyle wrestling bout ([our RAF Abu Dhabi preview](/news/mma/khamzat-chimaev-headlines-raf-abu-dhabi-on-14-november-the-card-so-far)).

Since losing his **UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland** by split decision at **UFC 328 in May**, Chimaev has taken his wrestling to Real American Freestyle, where he has faced Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns and Robbie Lawler.

## Where Masvidal stands

Masvidal, the former UFC welterweight contender, has **not fought in MMA since 2023**. His last outing was a boxing match in **July 2024**, which he lost on points to Nate Diaz. A submission-only format suits Chimaev, one of the best wrestlers and grapplers in MMA, and the match would be Masvidal's first competitive appearance in more than two years.

## Pakistan time

Dubai is one hour behind Pakistan, so an evening main event at 10pm in Dubai would start around **11pm PKT** on Friday 4 December. Start times have not been announced. For the UFC's own fights this month and their Pakistan start times, see our [UFC schedule in Pakistan time](/news/mma/ufc-schedule-pakistan-time).

## Frequently asked questions

**When is Chimaev vs Masvidal?**

It is reported for 4 December 2026 at The Agenda in Dubai, as a submission-only grappling match headlining ALF League's first event. The promotion deleted its announcement, so the date awaits confirmation.

## Sources

- Khamzat Chimaev vs. Jorge Masvidal grappling match reportedly set (2 Nov 2026) (Sherdog): https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Khamzat-Chimaev-vs-Jorge-Masvidal-grappling-match-reportedly-set-203461

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