Former
Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder
Khamzat
Chimaev insists he’s the “real champion.”

Chimaev (15-1) lost the 185-pound title to Sean
Strickland (31-7) in a major upset at
UFC 328 this past May. However, “Borz” disputes the result and
is eager to reclaim the championship.

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What Khamzat Chimaev said about his lone career loss

While Chimaev has been calling for a rematch against Strickland,
the champion is expected to defend his title against Nassourdine
Imavov next, should his negotiations with the UFC get resolved.
Chimaev says he is ready to fight and is just waiting for the UFC’s
call.

The Chechen recently labeled himself the “real champion,” claiming
he won his bout with Strickland.

“I didn’t lose the match [to Strickland],” Chimaev told MMA Junkie.
“I am the real champion.”

Chimaev was a massive favorite going into his title fight against
Strickland, but he seemed fatigued after failing a desperate
takedown attempt in the second round. Strickland then outstruck
Chimaev on the feet to earn a split-decision victory.

Chimaev’s team subsequently hinted that he was dealing with health
issues but decided to go ahead with the fight regardless. UFC CEO
Dana
White later claimed that Chimaev would move up to light
heavyweight, but the former champion still seems committed to
middleweight.

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