Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed rumors about his health while signaling his focus is firmly on Sean Strickland.
Online speculation recently suggested the UFC middleweight champion might be sidelined with an injury.
Khamzat Chimaev chose to respond directly on social media with a declaration of intent when it comes to Sean Strickland.
Khamzat Chimaev addresses injury rumors
After a fan questioned him on X about a possible injury as uncertainty surrounded his next title defense, Khamzat Chimaev issued a concise response.
The champion’s reply immediately drew attention.
“No, I waiting for Strickland.”
The statement indicates Chimaev is preparing for a potential clash with former middleweight champion Sean Strickland rather than recovering from any setback.
Momentum builds around potential title showdown
Strickland recently secured a third-round TKO victory over Anthony Hernandez and has pushed publicly for another title shot.
The rivalry between the two fighters stems from prior training sessions, where Strickland has contested claims that Chimaev submitted him.
Since returning to the win column, the American has repeatedly called for a championship opportunity.
With Chimaev now stating he is “waiting” for Strickland, speculation continues to grow around a possible middleweight title fight.
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