Sean Strickland went off on Khamzat Chimaev.
When Chimaev first launched himself contained in the Octagon, struggle followers instantly grew to become enamored with the undefeated Chechen monster. Sadly, the love affair rapidly turned contentious for plenty of causes, chief amongst them being his close-knit relationship with Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov.
Chimaev was recurrently noticed canoodling with Kadyrov, who has been accused of a number of human rights violations towards ladies and members of the LGBTQ group. Actually, it was Chimaev’s relationship with Kadyrov that prevented ‘Borz’ from competing in the US for practically three years.
Over time, Chimaev has known as completely different international locations residence, together with Sweden and, most not too long ago, Dubai.
“You f*cking coward,” Strickland advised MMA Junkie. “You flee your nation, you run to Sweden, you return, you must go suck off a dictator, and then you definately f*cking need to go disguise out of your dictator in Dubai. Like, like, we simply don’t want that as a champion, bro. Like, that’s actual dangerous. Like, each time I see his face, I’m similar to, we bought a p*ssy as a champion. It’s actual dangerous.
Khamzat Chimaev now calls the UAE Dwelling
Chimaev’s transfer was largely motivated by points together with his Russian passport, which made worldwide journey tough because of the ongoing world state of affairs and sanctions towards Russia. The transfer to Dubai additionally affords Chimaev higher alternatives to coach, with the UAE turning into a big hub for blended martial arts and sports activities basically.
Clearly, that call has paid dividends for Chimaev, contemplating his dominant title-winning efficiency towards Dricus Du Plessis in August.
‘Borz’ handed ‘DDP’ his first loss contained in the Octagon, capturing the UFC middleweight championship within the course of. What’s subsequent for Chimaev stays to be seen, however all indicators level to a conflict with the division’s second-ranked contender, Nassourdine Imavov, someday in 2026.
