Sean Strickland e Khamzat Shimaev are UFC highlights. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Khamzat Shimaev demonstrated a willingness to face Sean Strickland for the Ultimate belt. After dominate Dricus Du Plessis No. UFC 319'The Wolf' was crowned middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and began observing a line of potential challengers. Among them is the outspoken American, who, in the Chechen's view, still needs a few more wins to justify a title shot.
In an interview with 'ESPN MMA', Chimaev assessed that Strickland is coming off a loss to an opponent he himself defeated convincingly over five rounds, indicating that his rival needs to secure another victory before even thinking about the title.
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"He lost to a guy I destroyed for five rounds, man. He needs to win a fight," said Chimaev.
Although I don't agree that Sean Strickland He's next in line. Khamzat Shimaev He stated that if the UFC chooses to promote the fight immediately, he will accept it without question, reinforcing that the organization decides the course of the event.
"But if they give it to him after that, who cares? The UFC is what makes the show," concluded the Chechen Wolf.
Sean Strickland faces Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston
Although it is already in the sights of Khamzat Shimaev, Sean Strickland He has an immediate commitment before even thinking about a title fight. The American faces anthony hernandez in the main event of UFC Houston, scheduled for February 21st.
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