Khamzat Chimaev nonetheless considers himself to be the UFC middleweight champion regardless of dropping a choice to Sean Strickland again in Might.
Chimaev and Strickland collided within the UFC 328 important occasion in Newark. “Borz” and Strickland went backwards and forwards for 5 rounds earlier than Strickland was awarded with the cut up nod. This made Strickland a two-time UFC middleweight titleholder, and it ended up being the primary loss in Chimaev’s professional MMA profession.
A lot has been revamped what’s subsequent within the 185-pound title image amid Strickland’s gripes with the UFC brass over pay. Chatting with Farah Hannoun of MMAJunkie.com, Chimaev blasted Strickland for stalling his subsequent title struggle.
“He’s all the time crying about one thing, so I’m simply being prepared,” Chimaev stated. “I don’t know what’s going to occur. Possibly the UFC needs me to face the winner of the struggle, so I simply wish to take my belt again very quickly. If it occurs quickly, I’m going to struggle quickly, as effectively.”
Chimaev then doubled down on his perception that he ought to’ve been awarded the choice win over Strickland on the evening they fought in Newark. “Borz” is eyeing the winner of a possible rematch between Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov.
“It must be the winner as a result of I’m the No. 1 contender, and I didn’t lose that match,” Chimaev stated. “Individuals say I misplaced the match, however I’m the true champion.”
As Chimaev talked about, his subsequent bout isn’t identified presently. “Borz” initially advised UFC CEO Dana White that he deliberate on transferring to the sunshine heavyweight division, however he modified his tune briefly order and will likely be sticking round at middleweight. Strickland vs. Imavov 2 is reportedly being focused for Feb. 2027, so Chimaev would possibly discover himself ready for the winner.
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