Sean Strickland wasted little time staking his claim to the next title opportunity after Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant victory over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319. As Chimaev secured a unanimous decision win with a perfect 50-44 score across all three judges’ cards, Strickland took to social media.
According to Strickland, he “outwrestled Chimaev in the gym” and insisted that the newfound champion should “sit down and wait [his] turn.” That declaration, however, was greeted by widespread skepticism – and outright laughter – among MMA media figures.
Khamzat Chimaev
Chimaev’s performance at the United Center in Chicago was marked by a relentless grappling assault.