Identified for his outspoken character, UFC athlete Sean Strickland lately focused Khamzat Chimaev throughout media interviews. He criticized ‘Borz’ Khamzat Chimaev’s character. Strickland has lately attacked Chimaev for his combating model and in addition for his involvement in a cryptocurrency scandal.
Sean Strickland Condemns Khamzat Chimaev
At present top-ranked within the middleweight division, Khamzat Chimaev is eyeing a title shot in 2025. Nonetheless, his popularity took successful resulting from allegations of involvement in a cryptocurrency rip-off. Proper now, the title is tied up as Dricus Du Plessis will look to defend his crown in opposition to Sean Strickland at UFC 312.
Former champion Sean Strickland has earned his popularity as a sturdy striker. Chimaev has shortly risen by the ranks with dominant performances, together with victories over Gilbert Burns, Kevin Holland, and most lately, Robert Whittaker.
The SMASH Coin Controversy
Khamzat Chimaev confronted important backlash after selling a cryptocurrency known as “SMASH” on his social media platforms. The coin was named after his catchphrase and was marketed as an funding alternative for followers.
Nonetheless, blockchain analysts found that insiders related to the coin had bought almost 78% of its provide earlier than its public launch. This led to accusations of a “pump-and-dump” scheme.
In a current interview, Sean Strickland stated:
“I don’t even think about Chimaev a person, let me inform you why. That little crypto rip-off he had happening, I had somebody strategy me and say ‘Sean, I’ll provide you with $200k proper from the beginning and I’ll provide you with 30-40% of this, we wish to make a coin of you’. The second they stated that I used to be such as you’re a f–g con artist, piece of s–t.
“I’m not going to do that I don’t give a f-k if I make a half million dollar, [or] a million dollars, I’m not going to do f–g that. What did Chimaev say [nods head]. I’m going to f–k my fans over. Chimaev can you fight, can you wrestle, sure, but I don’t look at you like a man.”
As Sean Strickland prepares for his title rematch in opposition to South Africa’s Du Plessis at UFC 312, he continues to name out Khamzat Chimaev for what he perceives as character flaws. In the meantime, Chimaev is concentrated on securing his first UFC title shot later in 2025. Whether or not they ultimately meet within the octagon or proceed their rivalry by phrases stays to be seen.
