Khamzat Chimaev urges Sean Strickland to accept UFC title rematch

Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland for a rematch via a post on X, writing 'Accept the fight, don't run. I'll beat you anyway.' Chimaev lost the 185-pound title to Strickland via split decision at UFC 328 on May 9, and his team has since described him as 'obsessed' with securing a return bout. The UFC has not confirmed next steps for the middleweight division, with a title defense against Nassourdine Imavov, who holds five consecutive wins at 185 pounds, also being considered.