Vinicius LokDog 'welcomes' Chimaev after criticism for loss to Sean Strickland: 'Welcome!'

Chimaev focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Vinicius LokDog believes understands the moment experienced by Khamzat Shimaev in his career. The Chechen lost the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) to Sean Strickland No. UFC 328 After a performance below expectations. Behind the scenes, rumors surfaced that the performance had been impacted by problems with weight cutting, a situation similar to that faced by the Brazilian himself in his recent defeat against mario bautista.

In a social media post, LokDog reflected on how the public reacts to the difficulties faced by fighters. According to him, episodes of discomfort during weight cutting are usually ignored when the athlete wins, but in case of defeat, the scenario changes drastically.

Lokdog pointed out that those who lose in silence are seen only as bad, while those who try to explain what happened can be harshly criticized. He also highlighted that, even when there is evidence that the competitor was not in optimal condition, the justification tends to be treated as an excuse.

Nobody really cares if you felt bad during the pre-fight weight cut, but if you win, you're a hero; if you lose quietly, you're just bad; if you lose talking, you're trash; if you have proof that you were sick, you have a ready-made excuse. Welcome!!

— Vinicius “LokDog” Oliveira (@LokdogVinicius) May 12, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev is defeated by Sean Strickland at UFC 328.

Sean Strickland being crowned champion of the fight against Khamzat Shimaev No. UFC 328. Photo: Reproduction/X

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While Khamzat Shimaev was to be named the big favorite in the main fight of UFC 328The confrontation took an unexpected turn in light of... Sean StricklandAfter a first round dominated by the Chechen fighter, the scenario changed in the second round, when the American began to gain the upper hand, especially in the striking exchanges.

After five rounds, Strickland was crowned the new middleweight champion by split decision.