Strickland goes off on 'f*cking idiot' for helping Chimaev
MMA Junkie • • general
Key Points:
- Sean Strickland expressed disbelief and frustration that Brendan Allen is helping Khamzat Chimaev prepare for UFC 328, despite Allen also aiming for a title shot.
- Strickland criticized Allen harshly, pointing out that Allen is ranked No. 5 and should not be training with the current champion, as it could hurt his own title chances.
- Strickland highlighted that he has previously beaten Allen on short notice and believes Allen will never fight for the belt if he continues training with Chimaev.
- Brendan Allen was initially seeking a fight with former champion Dricus Du Plessis but is now scheduled to face unranked Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6.
- The UFC 328 main event features Sean Strickland challenging undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev on June 10 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
