Khamzat Chimaev Sends Former Training Partner Sean Strickland an Ultimatum – “If You Stay There Man, We’re Coming for You”

Khamzat Chimaev has been one of the most exciting fighters in the combat sports community since his UFC debut. The Chechen star is yet to taste defeat in the octagon. However, ‘Borz’ has not been on a hunt since UFC 279 last September. His upcoming bout with Paulo Costa will be his first match this year after a gap of approximately a year.

Chimaev is currently in UAE training for his bout against the Brazilian star Paulo Costa. On the sidelines of his training, on a rare occasion, Chimaev praised his friend Sean Strickland for his win against Israel Adesanya and snatching the belt from him.

Khamzat Chimaev praises Sean Strickland for his dedication

The 29-year-old fighter is fully prepared for his bout against Paulo Costa. He has been training for weeks in his new home country, the UAE. Chimaev took some time on the sidelines of his bout to call out every fighter in his division on his YouTube channel. He added “Now it’s my time to smash that guy (Costa). Then, it doesn’t matter if it’s Izzy or Strickland or somebody else; we’re coming for them. Strickland! Coming for him. If you stay there, man, we’re coming for you too.

Chimaev went on to shower praise on his friend Strickland, stating that he is a guy who consistently works hard, remains dedicated in the gym, and actively competes, which is why he deserves the victory. He said “ He works hard and deserves it (Strickland). That guy is always in the gym. Now he’s got the belt. He has a good team and a good coach. I’ve been there, training with that guy. They deserve that belt. He’s been active and fights with everybody.”

Khamzat Chimaev’s surprising allegiance shift to the UAE

While the entire combat community was celebrating this year’s extraordinary UFC cards, Khamzat Chimaev was quietly planning to add a little surprise to the celebration. In recent news, it has been made clear that Khamzat Chimaev will no longer fight for Sweden; instead, he will fight for the Middle Eastern oasis, the UAE. In a recent statement by his team, it has been confirmed that Chimaev has emigrated to the UAE.

Hailing from Chechnya, Chimaev’s decision to switch allegiances underscores his unwavering dedication to representing the country he now calls home, a choice that has garnered the full backing of the UFC. This revelation was unveiled by his manager, Majdi Shammas, in an exclusive interview with SVTSport. The reason for the emigration has not been made public, However, there’s speculation that it relates to the rising religious issues in Sweden.

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Despite Khamzat Chimaev’s extended absence from the Octagon, he has not lost his skill in taking down opponents. His upcoming bout is generating significant excitement within the combat community. Will the Chechen fighter dominate the Brazilian, or will it be the other way around? Only time will reveal the answer.

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