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“This is not a fight.” Shtyrkov was skeptical about Chimaev’s victory over Holland
Ivan Shtyrkov / Photo: © Jeff Bottari / Contributor / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
Russian fighter Ivan Shtyrkov, in an interview with RBC Sport, said that he was disappointed with the fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland at UFC 279.
Chimaev defeated Holland via choke submission in the first round with just one punch. Holland never hit an opponent.
“Firstly, I can’t call it a fight, it’s not a fight. The duel provides for a fight, but it was not. If he fought Diaz it would be the same. We need to look for rivals, now Chimaev can fight with absolutely all middleweight fighters and will not concede, at least, – said Shtyrkov.
For Chimaev, this victory was the 12th in his career. At the same time, he does not have a single defeat on his account.
Source: Sportbox
