Khamzat Chimaev surprises by revealing how he views his defeat to Sean Strickland.

Strickland defeated Chimaev in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Khamzat Chimaev lost his undefeated streak in May of this year when he was defeated by Sean Strickland at UFC 328. The result marked the Chechen's first career loss and ended a run that had kept him among the top names in the UFC.

At the RAF press conference held last Thursday (3), Chimaev spoke about the setback and revealed how he has been dealing with the moment after the negative result. The fighter, who remains active in training, will have a new challenge next Saturday (5), when he faces former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in a wrestling match.

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“I don’t consider myself a loser. When you don’t give up, you don’t lose. I train every day. I’ve done this my whole life, since I was 5 years old. I support my family,” said Khamzat Chimaev.

Chimaev's trajectory

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

Khamzat Chimaev , 32, is considered one of the most talented athletes of the new generation and one of the most dangerous names in the middleweight division. Known for his combination of high-level wrestling, physical strength, and extremely aggressive style, the Chechen quickly gained prominence in the organization for the dominance he imposed on his opponents and his ability to control fights on the ground.

The athlete began his professional MMA career in 2018 and made his UFC debut in 2020. Throughout his career, Chimaev built a record marked by major victories over names such as Gilbert Burns , Kevin Holland , Kamaru Usman , Robert Whittaker , and Dricus Du Plessis.

Despite a dazzling start, the fighter suffered his first defeat against Sean Strickland , a result that highlighted the need for adjustments to his strategy and pace management during fights. He has 15 wins and one loss in his career.

Even with the defeat, Chimaev continues to be considered one of the most complete fighters on the roster. With a game based on takedowns, constant pressure, and great finishing ability, the Chechen seeks to regain his place among the top names in the division and prove that he can still reach the top of the organization.

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