Khamzat Chimaev targets winner of Strickland vs Imavov

Chimaev remains focused on becoming UFC middleweight champion

Khamzat Chimaev has by no means lost sight of his goal of becoming the UFC middleweight champion. Following recent discussions about Sean Strickland potentially having to defend his title against Nassourdine Imavov, Khamzat Chimaev responded with a brief promise: he will take on the winner and continue to fight in the middleweight division.

This reaction comes shortly after he called for a more active UFC fight schedule. In doing so, he mentioned a few names who could potentially earn him a title shot either afterward or even right away. When asked about the rumors that Sean Strickland might defend his title in December, he remained unimpressed, noting that Nassourdine Imavov has also been waiting a long time.

“There’s no surprise. How long has Imavov been waiting now? He’s already the contender. Whoever wins, we’ll take him”

He said.

In addition, Khamzat Chimaev is putting to rest rumors that his potential move to light heavyweight would spell the end of his middleweight career. He says he continues to prioritize the middleweight division and would like to win a title there. Since Khamzat Chimaev has already lost a bout against the current titleholder, it could get very interesting to see what the UFC decides. But first, another title fight would have to be scheduled to get a clearer picture.