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Chimaev dismisses post-fight handshake, wants to fight every 3 months

May 7, 2026, 6:50 AM
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Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev

Arman Tsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan

Khamzat Chimaev responded to Sean Strickland's declaration that they will "die as enemies" without shaking hands after their fight, saying he does not care about it. During a media day, Chimaev addressed several topics including why he posted old sparring footage with Strickland, claiming Strickland accused him of only sparring weak opponents and that Strickland would complain to the coach when Chimaev went hard. He stated he believes Arman Tsarukyan would beat Strickland even at welterweight. Chimaev said he has no specific finish plan and will just fight naturally, trusting in Allah for victory. He also expressed frustration about fight frequency, stating he wants to compete every three months but has been delayed by visa issues and UFC scheduling, adding that he's just a UFC employee who will go where the money takes him regarding weight classes.

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