Chimaev says Americans in his position would have been rewarded, Russians need to prove more

[Unheralded Truth]

Chimaev's reply to a fan asking why he thinks he's the guy having to go through two title fight-eliminators:

"The only thing I can think of is that it's gross xenophobia. I have nothing against fighting Robert Whittaker, he's a great person, but I should have fought for the belt a long time ago. I win matches,
never lost, and crumpled all opponents by a class distinction. If that's not a sign of championship quality, then I don't know what is," he said during a livestream on his networks.

“I should have fought for the belt some time ago now, we all know that, but unfortunately I was born in the wrong country. Dana White sees 'the Russian' and first thing he does is putting him on the
back burner. A fellow American, Colby Covington, had no fight for about two years, with a single win on his record and immediately got to fight for the title so... Having no doubts that I'm the best
fighter in the UFC, I'm not going to lose to him anyway," he continued.

“Yes, if I were an American, I would get a different treatment. Unfortunately, Magomed Ankalaev is in a similar situation, while our quality exceeds the remainder of the division. And I know I won't change anyone's decision, but such figures of thought only casts a bad light on the entire UFC," added Chimaev, who will face former champion Robert Whittaker in the second straight title fight-eliminator on June 22nd.

Source: https://www.top-fight.cz/khamzat-ch...-proti-rusum-jinak-bych-uz-davno-sel-o-titul/

 

[Poirierfan]

Khamzat sure isn't no Einstein.

This ain't the kinda talk you want to be doing after you screwed up a whole card that was purposely made to showcase you. The bold goof won't like this, nope, not one bit.

Plus khamzat hasn't beaten 1 ranked MW, but he thinks he's being treated unfairly? GTFO, he needs to just keep his mouth shut and prove himself against a real ranked MW for once in his life. More fighty, less talky.

 

[usernamee]

I'm always balls deep on Chimmy but it's wild how he can't see how much of a favourable treatment he's gotten from the UFC.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Didn't he turn down a title shot , and to headline UFC 300?

 

[flektarn]

They flipped an entire card for him because he missed weight but he doesn't think he gets favorable treatment? A fight that was going to be a LAY UP for him and boost him into further stardom?
He panders to one of their biggest demographics and gets key spots on any Abu Dhabi card and now Saudi cards?
Bro is MAD stupid.

 

[Mittens]

Seems like he's been instructed to work the Putinian angles (by Kadyrov, one would assume) now.

 

[ledonk]

Chimaev have been pushed by UFC like crazy since his first fight.

 

[jx820]

How can you cry xenophobia when the 6 of the last 7 champions in the division have not been American. The next title fight will probably have 0 Americans.

He's one hell of a fighter, but accountability isn't in his skillset.

 

[ledonk]

And Ankalaev? Did Cumzat not know he fought for the title already?

 

[usernamee]

Didn't he turn down a title shot , and to headline UFC 300?

Ridiculous point. A couple of months notice to fight at 170 two days after Ramadan?

He should've been burned at the cross IF he said YES to that offer.

 

[Jin Akutsu]

Dumbass blew weight so bad they re-arranged an entire main card for him, yet he thinks he hasn't gotten special treatment?

 

[DjolexMTL]

I'm always balls deep on Chimmy but it's wild how he can't see how much of a favourable treatment he's gotten from the UFC.

Chimmy lol

Never understood the obsession of giving fighters fruity little nicknames

 

[PaddyO'malley]

Chimmy lol

Never understood the obsession of giving fighters fruity little nicknames

Iono fam Chimmy sound kinda lit fam ngl ting like chimmychanga mans got dat crunch full of beef plus dat special sauce fam das good nutrients my guy all da fan-dem salivating w8n for him to be rdy

#GimmeChimmy

 

[usernamee]

Chimmy lol

Never understood the obsession of giving fighters fruity little nicknames

Because it sounds hilarious

 

[Poirierfan]

Chimmy lol

Never understood the obsession of giving fighters fruity little nicknames

Chimmy is an alright one though, miles better than Mcnugget.

 

[Royce's Gi]

Khamzat will become the next Einstein, I can just feel it.

This ain't the kinda talk you want to be doing after you fucked up a whole card that was to make you a star.

Plus khamzat hasn't beaten 1 ranked MW, but he thinks he's being treated unfairly? Get outta here, it's just more mumbo jumbo from this guy. Khamzat needs to shut up and prove himself against a real ranked MW for once. I'm so damn tired of this guy, smh.

Yea, you never blame Dana or the Company if you want to get ahead


Chimster may be right here, but there is a time and place for this.


Marketingwise, it's no bueno since it will irritate the Bald One.

 

[Royce's Gi]

I'm always balls deep on Chimmy but it's wild how he can't see how much of a favourable treatment he's gotten from the UFC.

Big fan of The Chimster here as well, but there is a time and place for certain comments about the Company you work for.

Needs to be a Company Man to go places in the UFC

 

[markys00]

Ridiculous point. A couple of months notice to fight at 170 two days after Ramadan?

He should've been burned at the cross IF he said YES to that offer.

Ridiculous point calling it a ridiculous point.

 

[Nintendo 64]

It seems he is still trying to find a heel angle.

 

[OldBoy91]

Let's see.

Misses weight by 10 pounds and puts an entire card created solely to make him a household name in jeopardy.

Turns down a title shot at 170 on the biggest card in UFC history.

Hasn't beaten a single ranked middleweight.

But claims he is being treated unfairly because he hasn't been given a middleweight title shot.

Lol. Lmao even.