Former champion slams Khamzat Chimaev's excuses after loss to Strickland at UFC 328

Chimaev focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Dricus Du Plessis believes that the justification presented by Khamzat Shimaev after the UFC 328 It is even more harmful than the virus itself. defeat all with Sean StricklandThe Chechen fighter headlined the event, but delivered a performance below expectations, which, according to his team, was impacted by a mistake in weight cutting. An explanation that, in the South African's view, only worsens the situation.

In an interview with Fight Forecast Show, Du Plessis harshly criticized the claim, calling it exaggerated and unconvincing. According to the champion, the amount of weight mentioned is not outside the common range among experienced athletes and could be managed with greater discipline throughout the preparation.

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“I think this whole weight-cutting excuse is ridiculous. He cut 6 kg in 24 hours? Those are rookie numbers. It's not that much. I definitely cut more than that. Be more disciplined and cutting weight will be easier,” he said. Dricus Du Plessis.

Chimaev's team requests a rematch against Sean Strickland.

In a statement sent to ESPN, Chimaev's team reiterated that the Chechen is fully focused on a rematch against Strickland, treating the rematch as an absolute priority and making it clear that, at this time, there is no interest in facing another opponent.

"The rematch with Sean Strickland "It's the only fight Khamzat wants, he's obsessed with it. It's the only fight he'll accept at this time," said the team. Khamzat Shimaev.