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Covington Today
By the People, for the People
UFC Welterweight Accuses Khamzat Chimaev of Scamming Fans
Colby Covington challenges Chimaev to a wrestling match and calls him out for alleged crypto scams
Mar. 27, 2026 at 6:34am
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UFC welterweight star Colby Covington has launched a scathing attack on middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, accusing him of scamming his friends and fans with a memecoin cryptocurrency project. Covington has challenged Chimaev to a wrestling match, saying the fans want to see him 'get revenge' on Chimaev for the alleged scam. Covington also believes Chimaev will easily defeat Sean Strickland at their upcoming UFC 328 fight.
Why it matters
This story highlights the growing tensions and rivalries within the UFC, as top fighters call each other out and make bold accusations. It also touches on the broader issue of cryptocurrency scams targeting fans, which has become a concerning trend in the sports world.
The details
In a recent interview, Covington accused Chimaev of 'scamming all his friends' and 'rug pulling on all his fans' with a memecoin cryptocurrency project. Covington said he wants to 'wrestle' Chimaev on the mats and 'slap him around' to get revenge for the alleged scam. Covington also believes Chimaev will easily defeat Sean Strickland at their upcoming UFC 328 fight, saying Strickland 'is gonna get taken down and beat up' by Chimaev's wrestling.
- Covington made the accusations against Chimaev in a recent interview with Helen Yee Sports.
- Chimaev is scheduled to fight Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on a date to be determined.
The players
Colby Covington
A UFC welterweight fighter who has challenged Khamzat Chimaev to a wrestling match and accused him of scamming fans with a cryptocurrency project.
Khamzat Chimaev
A UFC middleweight champion who has been accused by Colby Covington of scamming fans with a memecoin cryptocurrency project.
Sean Strickland
A UFC middleweight fighter who is scheduled to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.
What they’re saying
“Khamzat is definitely someone I'd like to wrestle on the mats. He scammed all his friends with that memecoin and rug pulled on all his fans. I know the fans want me to get revenge, and they want me to slap him around.”
— Colby Covington, UFC Welterweight
“Not really [the fight doesn't make sense]. Strickland's gonna get taken down and beat up – it's gonna be bad. Khamzat's gonna beat him up pretty good.”
— Colby Covington, UFC Welterweight
What’s next
The UFC has not yet announced if or when a fight between Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev will take place. Chimaev is scheduled to face Sean Strickland at UFC 328, but the date for that event has not been set.
The takeaway
This feud between Covington and Chimaev highlights the intense rivalries and accusations that can arise within the UFC, as top fighters seek to gain an edge over their opponents both in and out of the octagon. The allegations of cryptocurrency scams also underscore the need for greater scrutiny and regulation in the sports world to protect fans from financial exploitation.
