Paulo Costa and Belal Muhammad are crying foul on Khamzat Chimaev’s declare that nobody needs to battle him.
Undefeated rising UFC star Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) just lately mentioned he’s eager to get again within the octagon, however the promotion hasn’t been in a position to safe him a foe. “The Wolf” is open to fights at both middleweight or welterweight, but claimed 4 completely different opponent have declined matchups with him.
Two names who’ve been calling for a showdown with Chimaev within the aftermath of his 2022 wins over Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland are former 185-pound title challenger Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and surging 170-pound contender Muhammad (22-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) , each of whom issued replies to Chimaev’s assertion within the feedback of an MMA Junkie Instagram submit.
@borrachinhamma: Does anybody nonetheless imagine these bullshits?? 😂 gourmand🧁 🥤
@bullyb170: The 4 opponents that mentioned no had been Nick diaz Tony Ferguson Brett hart and Chris leben
Costa most just lately competed in August, when he earned a bloody resolution win over Luke Rockhold at UFC 278. He was linked to a matchup with Robert Whittaker at UFC 283 in Perth, Australia, on Feb. 11, however the pairing fell aside when Costa revealed he by no means signed for the battle and awaits a brand new UFC contract whereas on the ultimate battle of his deal.
Muhammad prolonged his unbeaten streak to 9 fights within the UFC when he ended Sean Brady’s undefeated file with a TKO win at UFC 281. He’s at present pushing for a rematch with champ Leon Edwards, but in addition has expressed the will to place Chimaev on his hit checklist a number of occasions.
