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Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland had a heated exchange at UFC 328, with Strickland alleging that Paulo Costa made Chimaev back down during a gym altercation.
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Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland produced one of the most heated UFC press conferences in recent memory last Thursday ahead of UFC 328.
The pair repeatedly exchanged insults while security struggled to calm tensions on stage.
During one exchange, Strickland claimed Paulo Costa once made Chimaev retreat following an altercation inside a gym.
Costa, who recently impressed Donald Trump with his latest appearance at UFC 327, backed Strickland’s version of events and soon saw another MMA figure do the same, as former UFC welterweight contender Jake Shields openly supported the narrative involving ‘Borz’ online.
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Shields responded directly to a post published by Costa on X while discussing the alleged confrontation involving Chimaev. His comments quickly gained attention among MMA fans already invested in the rivalry.
“He [Khamzat] watched me and Paulo work out for 30 minutes,” Shields wrote. “Then, after the cameras and 10 people showed up, he acted like he wanted to fight.”
Those remarks echoed intensified discussion surrounding Chimaev’s rivalry with Costa and whether the pair could finally settle matters inside the cage.
A future showdown between Costa and ‘Borz’ now appears more realistic, as Costa recently moved up to light heavyweight and defeated Azamat Murzakanov in impressive fashion.
Chimaev has also publicly stated his intention to test himself in the higher division. Therefore, this could finally create the right conditions for a long-awaited matchup.
Sean Strickland claimed that Paulo Costa once made Khamzat Chimaev retreat during an altercation in a gym.
The press conference featured intense exchanges between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, leading to heightened tensions that required security intervention.
The press conference was notable for its heated exchanges, showcasing the rivalry between Chimaev and Strickland ahead of their fight.
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The current situation surrounding champion Carlos Ulberg may also help accelerate talks. Ulberg is sidelined with an ACL injury, leaving the division open for major contenders seeking marquee fights.
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