Cannibal or La He? Khamzat Chimaev claims he requested a 'hate fight' against Sean Strickland and reveals a bizarre wish.

Chimaev promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Chimaev revealed that the animosity with Strickland reached such a high point that he made a point of contacting the UFC's top brass to request the fight. And the champion's attitude, in fact, made all the difference, since... Nassourdine ImavovRiding a five-game winning streak, he was the most highly regarded name to be his opponent.

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However, in turning his wish into reality, Chimaev ended up using a term with ambiguous connotations. While the slang used shows how hungry the Chechen is to punish his rival and obtain his 16th career victory, it also has an explicit sexual meaning. Not surprisingly, many fans were surprised and amused by 'Borz's' statement. In any case, Strickland had better prepare himself, because his rival is more eager than ever to get into action.

“After his fight, he was talking trash about me. I called Hunter and said, ‘Give me that guy. Let me taste his meat,’” the champion said in a conversation with journalists to promote the event. UFC 328.

Chimaev's fighters in MMA

Khamzat ShimaevBorz, 31, is one of the best and most fearsome MMA fighters today. The Russian began his career in the sport in 2018, debuted in the UFC in 2020, and became middleweight champion in 2025. Before that, 'Borz' also excelled in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).

In this modality, the athlete competed in 15 fights and won them all, 12 by stoppage (six by knockout and six by submission). His main victories were against Dricus du Plessis, Gilbert Durinho, Kamaru Usman e Robert whittaker.