During a recent interview, Ian Garry made waves by declaring his ultimate goal. He wants to defeat Shavkat Rakhmonov, win the welterweight title, and then challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight belt. It was a bold claim that quickly drew the attention of ‘Borz.’
Chimaev’s response was swift and brutal. Taking to social media, he wrote a chilling warning in Russian. The message was clear. The Chechen fighter viewed Garry as nothing more than potential prey. And no one can say otherwise after his exceptional performance against Robert Whittaker.
“@iangaryy You’re too skinny kid, don’t go near the Wolf’s teeth, you’ll end up headless.”
Ian Garry, meanwhile, remains undeterred. The 27-year-old Irish fighter is known for his confidence, drawing comparisons to Conor McGregor. His 15-0 record speaks to his potential, but many believe he’s biting off more than he can chew by calling out Khamzat Chimaev.
Before any potential middleweight showdown, Garry must first navigate the toughest challenge of his career. His upcoming fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 is a title eliminator that could make or break his championship dreams.
Khamzat Chimaev Revealed His Health Problems That Made Him Pull Out Of His Fight With Robert Whittaker
Chimaev was preparing for what many considered his most significant fight against Robert Whittaker in Saudi Arabia. Training was progressing smoothly until a mysterious illness struck. What made this situation strange was that Chimaev was the only one affected, despite sharing meals with his entire team.
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Photos circulating online showed a gaunt and weakened Chimaev, causing fans to worry about his future in fighting. Doctors prescribed complete rest and recommended he take a break from training. Following medical advice, he retreated to the mountains to recover.
“The last three weeks, my immunity goes down…All the guys ate the same food but only me got sick. I was in the hospital for a couple of days. I came out and started training again, and the same s**t happened again,” said Chimaev in the UFC 308 Countdown video.
⚡️Khamzat Chimaev explained the health problems that made him pull out of his planned fight against Robert Whittaker last June.
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The unexplained illness created significant uncertainty around his career. Teammates and fans watched anxiously, wondering if he would return to top form. This health setback temporarily challenged Chimaev’s reputation as an unstoppable force. But, at UFC 308, he proved why he was considered a phenom and cemented his hype as real.
