American fighter Joaquin Buckley commented on a training video of Khamzat Chimaev where the reigning UFC middleweight champion was working on mitts.
Joaquin Buckley on his Instagram
Look Khamzat, this is what I’m gonna do for you. If you’re able to stay on your feet for one round, just on your feet and not use your wrestling, I’ll give you $50,000. You heard me right, $50,000. And guess what, Nassourdine, if you’re able to match that, that means that $100,000. So Khamzat, take that money or still show that you’re a punk by using that wrestling in the first five seconds.
Chimaev had his last fight against Dricus du Plessis this August at UFC 319. Khamzat won that bout by unanimous decision and claimed the UFC middleweight championship belt. He has a record of 15 wins and no losses.
Buckley last stepped into the octagon against Kamaru Usman this June at UFC on ESPN 69. Joaquin lost that fight by unanimous decision. He has a record of 21 wins and seven losses.
