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Chimaev explains why he backed trash talk at press conference

May 8, 2026, 12:52 PM
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Khamzat Chimaev explained his active support for the trash talk at the recent press conference. He stated that he dislikes when opponents say disrespectful things, and feels obligated to respond in kind. Chimaev's comments came after a heated press conference where tensions ran high. The fighter emphasized that responding to verbal attacks is part of his approach to defending himself against opponents who engage in such behavior. No specific details about the opponent or event were provided in the post.

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