Khamzat Chimaev’s sharp response to Sean Strickland’s latest call-out has quickly gone viral following UFC Houston.
The exchange came after Strickland delivered a statement win that reignited his position in the middleweight title conversation.
Within hours, Chimaev had answered in his own direct style.
Sean Strickland calls out Khamzat Chimaev after UFC Houston win
Speaking after his victory in comments shared via ChampRDS, Strickland said, “Chimaev probably gets off the bench. I’d like to piece that little Chechnyan w____.
“You never know with him. You never know with that guy, but that’s what I want.”
The remarks followed Strickland’s third-round TKO over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston, where a knee up the middle was followed by a sustained barrage of punches that forced the referee to step in at 2:33.
The stoppage halted Hernandez’s eight-fight winning streak and strengthened Strickland’s standing at 185 pounds. The former champion improved his professional record to 29-7, positioning himself for another high-profile matchup in a stacked division.
Khamzat Chimaev fires back with a calm-down message
Chimaev responded on social media via his official account, writing, “Habibi calm down, I destroyed the guy who beat you twice. American b____.”
The reply referenced Chimaev’s previous performances and injected further tension into a potential matchup. Known for his aggressive style and confident persona, Chimaev framed his resume as evidence that he remains ahead in the middleweight hierarchy.
The exchange has fuelled speculation about a future clash between the two contenders. With Strickland rebuilding momentum and Chimaev continuing to loom near the top of the division, the rivalry may extend beyond social media.
For now, the verbal sparring has set the stage for what could become one of the most heated matchups at 185 pounds.
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