Khamzat Chimaev calls for rematch with Sean Strickland after UFC 328 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev has urged Sean Strickland to accept a rematch following his decision loss at UFC 328 in May. Chimaev, who previously captured the middleweight title at UFC 319, expressed his desire for another chance in an online post, stating, "Accept the fight, don’t run." Strickland has not committed to a date for his next bout but indicated he plans to return in December. UFC CEO Dana White also mentioned Chimaev's interest in moving up to light heavyweight after the fight.
- •Chimaev lost to Strickland by decision at UFC 328.
- •Chimaev wants a rematch and has called out Strickland on social media.
- •Strickland's next fight is targeted for December.
- •Chimaev previously won the title at UFC 319.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The sooner this hapens, the easier it will be to breathe’: Khamzat Chimaev sends warning to Sean Strickland to accept rematch
"Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328
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