Despite the fight at UFC PI, Chimaev minimizes the episode and denies interest in a fight with Borrachinha

K. Chimaev is a promising UFC welterweight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The opponent in UFC 279 next Saturday (10) is Nate diazbut Khamzat Shimaev had to talk about another fighter. The Swede was involved in a fight with Paulo borrachinha and now mentioned Israel adesanya to say that he does not want to face the Brazilian in a possible trip to the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg) of Ultimate.

“He’s talking a lot of shit about me. I never talked about this guy (Paulo borrachinha). Maybe he wants to become famous, I don't know. Israel (Adesanya) f***ed him. Everyone saw it. He has to go back and try something else with Izzy. Why (would I face Borrachinha)? I don't fight these guys. Someone already f***ed their ass”, Chimaev said in a chat with journalists on 'half day'.

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After victory over Luke Rockhold No. UFC 278, Borrachinha trained at UFC PI (Performance Institute) with the former fighter and trainer Nate diaz, Jake Shields. The Brazilian, who was defending his positions, was surprised by the presence of Chimaev and his team.

Then, Khamzat Shimaev would have called Paulo borrachinha and confusion ensued, complete with fight challenges, threatening comments and the Swede ended up restrained by his trainers. Alan Finfou, who was with the athlete at the scene, also participated in the fight and exchanged insults with his compatriot.