Chimaev at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Khamzat Chimaev , it seems, is no longer so willing to deal with the harassment of fans. Coming off a loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 , a result that cost him the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg) and also his undefeated record in MMA, the 'Chechen Wolf' starred in a moment, to say the least, unusual behind the scenes of UFC Abu Dhabi , held last Saturday (25).
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In a video released by the 'Red Corner MMA' profile, Chimaev appears surrounded by fans backstage at the event. However, the fighter shows discomfort with the approach of a fan who was trying to pose for a photo, turning his back and ignoring the situation.
Khamzat Chimaev looked visibly uncomfortable when a female fan got a little too close while taking a photo.🫣
🎥 @RedCorner_MMA pic.twitter.com/SxQRye0tGt
— FREAK.MMA (@FREAKMMA1) July 27, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev could still fight for the belt again.
Strickland defeated Chimaev in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Despite the setback, the uncertainty in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg) combined with Lobo's media power could guarantee Chimaev an immediate rematch. Conversely, Nassourdine Imavov recently stated that the UFC has guaranteed him the position of number one contender in the division.
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