Khamzat Chimaev’s supervisor apologized for his consumer’s involvement within the SMASH meme coin rip-off.
Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) got here below hearth this week after his social media accounts promoted a crypto meme coin referred to as “SMASH.” The push from Chimaev’s sizeable led the crypto coin to extend in worth, nonetheless a dramatic drop the next day led individuals to consider that they have been scammed out of their cash.
Chimaev’s supervisor Majdi Shammas insists Chimaev was not concerned. He clarifies that they have been merely misled. The posts have since been faraway from Chimaev’s social media accounts (through X):
“I need to remark the current experiences on the SMASH meme coin,” Shammas wrote. “I used to be approached by a bunch claiming to be followers of my consumer Khamzat Chimaev. They needed to document a brief video selling their launch. So I agreed to that, nothing extra nothing much less. Possibly I used to be mislead. Khamzat wasn’t concerned and know simply as little as you do. So the information is basically disagreeable and I’m in search of an evidence from these accountable. My apologies to Khamzat and all others of you impacted by this, if I may have completed something otherwise. Thanks in your understanding, I’ll preserve you up to date.”
I need to remark the current experiences on the SMASH meme coin. I used to be approached by a bunch claiming to be followers of my consumer Khamzat Chimaev. They needed to document a brief video selling their launch. So I agreed to that, nothing extra nothing much less. Possibly I used to be mislead. Khamzat…
— Majdi Shammas (@MajdiShammas) July 7, 2024
A member of the crew engaged on the “SMASH” token additionally launched an announcement below Chimaev’s social media, denying that they scammed anybody.
“Concerning the provision, sure, we sniped 80 % of the provision and we nonetheless personal nearly 80 % of the provision,” an unnamed man mentioned in a video on X. “We didn’t promote, we weren’t the reason for the foremost downfall that occurred within the token. All the pieces is public, you may monitor all wallets. There isn’t a rip-off that has been taking place. It’s merely people who purchased early that offered very late and took earnings, and never us. Neither is it Khamzat’s crew nor us who prompted that.”
Hello guys!
I would really like you to concentrate to this video and get solutions to all of your questions in your head.
Take somewhat of your time to clear up all misunderstandings! pic.twitter.com/5G08ZpiO5t
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) July 9, 2024
Chimaev, No. 9 within the newest USA TODAY Sports activities/MMA Junkie middleweight rankings, has not competed since UFC 294 in October, the place he earned a majority determination win over former UFC champ Kamaru Usman.
The 30-year-old was scheduled to battle Robert Whittaker within the UFC on ABC 6 headliner this previous month in Saudi Arabia, however withdrew as a result of sickness that has his positioned questions round his UFC future.
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