Khamzat Chimaev has issued a daring warning to Sean Strickland.
Earlier this 12 months at UFC 328, “Tarzan” dethroned Chimaev by cut up resolution to grow to be a two-time middleweight title holder. Reviews from Chimaev’s camp alleged that the Chechen-born Emirati had a really robust weight minimize, and due to this fact, come combat night time, “Borz” was not “Borz.”
Though Chimaev, after the title loss, had advised Dana White instantly that he wished to maneuver as much as 205 kilos and chase two-division glory, the previous has modified his thoughts in the previous few weeks. Now, the 32-year-old needs to reclaim what he misplaced at UFC 328 earlier than chasing a second belt.
Chimaev lately known as out Strickland once more, issuing a daring warning on X:
“Settle for the combat, don’t run, I’ll beat you anyway. The earlier this occurs, the better will probably be to breathe 😁 @SStricklandMMA”
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What Dana White mentioned about potential Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev 2 title bout
Dana White has beforehand mentioned that the UFC brass haven’t determined if they are going to grant Khamzat Chimaev an instantaneous title rematch. Nonetheless, White additionally acknowledged that Sean Strickland is recreation to combat anybody subsequent.
Initially, “Tarzan” mentioned that he want to run it again with Nassourdine Imavov next, who’s on a 5-fight successful streak. “The Sniper” can be annoyed at not getting a title shot, regardless of being essentially the most deserving contender.
Strickland had injured his shoulder and nostril throughout his combat with Chimaev. Thankfully, the American fighter didn’t must go underneath the knife to deal with a small muscle tear and AC separation. Stem cell remedy has helped Strickland get well actually shortly, and most lately, he was seen at the UFC PI, coaching with Indian UFC light-weight fighter Anshul Jubli.
Khamzat Chimaev mocks Sean Strickland
Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland had squashed their beef after the UFC 328 title bout, and the previous even determined to place the belt round “Tarzan” after the latter dethroned him.
Nonetheless, the rivalry was friendship earlier than reigniting, which is clearly evident from Chimaev’s newest remarks. A netizen requested “Borz” earlier as we speak why he determined to wrap the belt round Strickland, and the previous champ quipped:
“As a result of I would like him to scrub my belt 😂”
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