Chimaev criticizes rivals who celebrated Ilia Topuria's defeat to Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca

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

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Khamzat Shimaev he doesn't like what's been happening with Ilia Topuria. On UFC White HouseAt the event held last Sunday (14) in Washington (USA), the Georgian had a terrible night and lost not only the main fight to Justin gaethje...as well as the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) and his undefeated record in MMA. Upon seeing several of 'El Matador's' rivals celebrating his defeat, the Chechen reacted seriously.

On his official 'X' account, Chimaev reprimanded those who take advantage of a fighter's career setback to trample on them. While the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) didn't mention names, the criticism served its purpose. Arman Tsarukyan, Islam makhachev e Paddy Pimblett, who took advantage of Topuria's defeat to humiliate him. Furthermore, the Chechen fighter knows Ilia's pain perfectly, because in his last appearance in the octagon, in May, he was surprised by Sean Strickland and lost his undefeated record in MMA.

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"Those who rejoice in the defeats of others will never see the greatness in this sport," wrote the UFC star.

UFC White House Results

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Ilia Topuria By knockout (corner stoppage) end of round 4 – Championship fight

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Cyryl Gane derrotou Alex Poatán By knockout (left cross) at 1:17 of round 2 – Interim title fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley derrotou Aiemann Zahabi by knockout (right straight) at 4:01 of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit derrotou Derrick Lewis by knockout (punches) at 4m08s of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Michael chandler by knockout (punches) at 4m29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal derrotou Kyle Daukaus by knockout (elbows) at 4:34 of round 1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego lopes derrotou Steve Garcia by knockout (punches) at 2m42s of R2