Khamzat Chimaev continues his relentless trolling of Sean Strickland online, taking aim at the middleweight champion with every opportunity. The Chechen fighter’s antics have become a hit with fans, especially his humorous misinterpretation of Strickland’s X handle, which he’s consistently gotten wrong, calling him @striklad and @sinistrikilad.

In his latest jab, Chimaev posted a photo of hip-hop mogul P Diddy (Sean Combs), accompanied by the caption: “@sinistrikilad this is your father?” The post has sparked more excitement about a potential cage showdown between the two fighters, as their online back-and-forth escalates.

While UFC fans are eager to see this rivalry play out in the Octagon, there’s also the ongoing drama surrounding the middleweight title picture. After his dominant first-round victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, Chimaev has been clamoring for a title shot. The win has many calling for him to face current middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis next, with du Plessis himself stating he’d prefer Chimaev over Strickland.

However, the UFC has stuck to its original plan, confirming Strickland as the official no.1 contender and announcing a rematch between Strickland and du Plessis at UFC 312 on February 9, 2025. This decision hasn’t deterred Chimaev, who remains eager to continue his rise in the division. Fans are now left wondering if Chimaev will get his wish and challenge the champion—or if he’ll have to settle for another victim in the meantime as the middleweight division heats up.