Khamzat Chimaev pulled no punches in his most up-to-date jab at Sean Strickland.
Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) and Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC), who beforehand frolicked coaching at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, have not too long ago been participating in a disagreement forward of Saturday’s middleweight title combat at UFC 312.
Strickland, who challenges Dricus Du Plessis within the upcoming foremost occasion rematch, took intention at Chimaev’s political ties, prompting Chimaev to fireside again by mentioning Strickland’s troubled childhood along with his father.
“Borz” posted a video mocking Strickland’s emotional interview with Theo Von, the place he broke down in tears when recalling his traumatic childhood.
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) February 6, 2025
y extra losses than wins 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/xQcThiL7mQ
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) February 5, 2025
Chimaev, who many imagine ought to’ve been the one difficult for gold this weekend towards Du Plessis, supplied his response after Strickland has berated him all through combat week, together with on-line, at media day and on the pre-fight press convention.
“Simply received executed coaching, thoughts is obvious. I’m gonna lay off of Chimeav Chechen factor. I’m very conscious that his household might be at risk and he most likely regrets that relationship. So I’m going to try to not go there. Have a great day. Right here’s to attempting. Nonetheless is bit coin scams?”
Simply received executed coaching, thoughts is obvious.I’m gonna lay off of Chimeav chechen factor. I’m very conscious that his household might be at risk and he most likely regrets that relationship..
So I’m going to try to not go there. Have a great day. Right here’s to attempting. Nonetheless is bit coin scams?
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) February 6, 2025
Strickland challenges Dricus Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) within the headliner at Qudos Financial institution Area in Sydney (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+). In the meantime, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed throughout Thursday’s pre-fight press convention that Chimaev will probably be subsequent in line for a title shot towards the winner.
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