Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Sean Strickland's Complaints About Injuries
Khamzat Chimaev has expressed his frustration with Sean Strickland's complaints about injuries, stating that such issues are typical in mixed martial arts. Strickland, the UFC middleweight champion, is currently in a dispute with the promotion over his contract and pay, and has indicated he may consider boxing if his concerns are not addressed.
Strickland recently shared on social media about the injuries he endured while preparing for UFC 328, where he defeated Chimaev, marking Chimaev's first loss in MMA. He revealed that he suffered an AC joint separation during training just before the fight.
Chimaev responded to Strickland's posts by reminding him that injuries are a common aspect of the sport, urging him to stop complaining. Despite the challenges he faced during the fight, Chimaev is seeking an immediate rematch, although it appears that Nassourdine Imavov may be next in line for a title shot.