Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholderKhamzatChimaev insists he’s the “real champion.”
Chimaev (15-1) lost the 185-pound title to SeanStrickland (31-7) in a major upset at UFC 328 this past May. However, “Borz” disputes the result andis eager to reclaim the championship.
What Khamzat Chimaev said about his lone career loss
While Chimaev has been calling for a rematch against Strickland,the champion is expected to defend his title against NassourdineImavov next, should his negotiations with the UFC get resolved.Chimaev says he is ready to fight and is just waiting for the UFC’scall.
The Chechen recently labeled himself the “real champion,” claiminghe won his bout with Strickland.
“I didn’t lose the match [to Strickland],” Chimaev told MMA Junkie.”I am the real champion.”
Chimaev was a massive favorite going into his title fight againstStrickland, but he seemed fatigued after failing a desperatetakedown attempt in the second round. Strickland then outstruckChimaev on the feet to earn a split-decision victory.
Chimaev’s team subsequently hinted that he was dealing with healthissues but decided to go ahead with the fight regardless. UFC CEODanaWhite later claimed that Chimaev would move up to lightheavyweight, but the former champion still seems committed tomiddleweight.
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