“I was offered money…” Sean Strickland reveals he turned down crypto endorsements; slams Khamzat Chimaev for ‘scamming’ fans – FirstSportz

The UFC middleweight division is full of drama. The recent cryptocurrency scam has left tongues wagging and UFC middleweight Sean Strickland doesn’t hold back either. He recently took aim at a fellow fighter Khamzat Chimayev for his alleged involvement in the fraud.

Strickland recently commented on the video featuring Khamzat Chimaev’s manager, Majdi Shammas. The manager claimed he had no idea this was going to happen. Strickland claimed he was offered “a lot 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 revolved around a cryptocurrency called SMASH coin. Chimaev appeared in a promotional video for the digital currency. Shortly after, its value dropped by almost 96%, with approximately $1 million in losses due to the scam. All promotional videos for the scam crypto were quickly removed from Khamzat Chimaev’s social media.

The worlds of cryptocurrencies and combat sports are increasingly intertwined, with many fighters seeing it as a lucrative endorsement opportunity. However, the volatile nature of digital currencies raises ethical questions about whether athletes should be promoting products they may not fully understand.

Sean Strickland Is Convinced Khamzat Chimaev’s Crypto Was ‘100% 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 took to social media to criticize Chimaev over the crypto controversy. The issue revolves around a digital token called ‘SMASH.’

Strickland didn’t beat around the bush in his criticism. The outspoken fighter revealed that he had recently been offered similar deals. Strickland claimed that it was a scam and that he didn’t want the fans to suffer. He went on to criticize Chimaev for taking advantage of him, 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

Sean Strickland expressed his disbelief that wealthy fighters would engage in such practices out of sheer greed. He urged fight fans not to let the issue fade from public view so quickly. This is not the first time Strickland has taken aim at Chimaev. He previously refused to fight him in Saudi Arabia.

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