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Chimaev Says UFC Belt Irrelevant, Focuses on Money

Published May 7, 2026 · Updated May 7, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev said he isn’t motivated by the belt but by the paycheck as he prepares for his first title defense against Sean Strickland.

Chimaev, the undefeated middleweight champion, told reporters he doesn’t chase the UFC title for prestige. He said the belt would only end his career, so he’s focused on the big payday at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. milkshakeslot.com

He plans a simple approach: fight, win, take the money and move on. The bout against former titleholder Sean Strickland will be his first title defense.

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