The UFC middleweight division is full of drama. The recent cryptocurrency scam has set tongues wagging, and UFC middleweight Sean Strickland isn’t holding back either. He recently took aim at fellow fighter Khamzat Chimaev for his alleged involvement in the scam.
Strickland recently commented on the video featuring Khamzat Chimaev’s manager, Majdi Shammas. The manager claimed he had no knowledge that this would happen. Strickland claimed he was offered “a ton of money” to promote similar projects. He turned them down, citing ethical concerns.
I’ve been offered a ton of money to do this same exact thing…… Crazy man you’re rich and still try to scam your fans……..
Sean Strickland via X
The controversy centered around a cryptocurrency called SMASH coin. Chimaev appeared in a promotional video for the digital currency. Shortly after, its value plummeted by almost 96%, with around a million dollars lost to the scam. All the promotional videos for the scam crypto were swiftly deleted from Khamzat Chimaev’s social media.
I’ve been offered a ton of money to do this same exact thing…… Crazy man you’re rich and still try to scam your fans…….. https://t.co/7D4GTmIawk
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 9, 2024
The cryptocurrency world and combat sports have become increasingly intertwined. Many fighters see it as a lucrative opportunity for endorsements. However, the volatile nature of digital currencies raises ethical questions about whether athletes should promote products they may not fully understand.
Sean Strickland is confident that Khamzat Chimaev’s crypto was ‘100 % to scam’
Former UFC middleweight champion Strickland is known for his unfiltered opinions. His latest target is none other than fellow fighter Khamzat Chimaev. Sean Strickland went on social media to blast Chimaev over the crypto controversy. The issue revolves around a digital token called ‘SMASH.’
Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev (Bleacher Report/ Daily Express US)Strickland didn’t mince words in his criticism. The outspoken fighter revealed he’d been offered similar deals recently. Strickland claimed these were scams, and he didn’t want the fans to suffer. He further berated Chimaev for taking advantage even though he was rich.
Been on x too much. I’ll leave you all with this. That was 100 percent to scam his fans. How do I know this?!? I was just approached to do this same thing… tegrity you either have it or you don’t. Yall shouldn’t let this vanish in a news cycle. Absolutely wrong. Goodbye
Sean Strickland via X
Been on x too much. I’ll leave you all with this. That was 100 percent to scam his fans.
How do I know this?!?
I was just approached to do this same thing… tegrity you either have it or you don’t. Yall shouldn’t let this vanish in a news cycle. Absolutely wrong
Goodbye 👋
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 9, 2024
Sean Strickland expressed disbelief that wealthy fighters would engage in these practices out of just greed. He urged the fight fans not to let the issue fade from public attention so soon. It’s not the first time Strickland has taken aim at Chimaev. He previously declined to fight him in Saudi Arabia.
