Khamzat Chimaev responds to Sean Strickland's latest remarks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev has publicly responded to Sean Strickland’s recent message on social media. Chimaev, the former UFC middleweight champion who lost his title to Strickland at UFC 328 in May, has been seeking a rematch. Strickland's message suggested that a rematch could be in the works for Strickland's first title defense. Chimaev's social media posts included insults towards Strickland, indicating a desire for the fight. The UFC has yet to confirm if Chimaev will indeed receive the rematch, as Nassourdine Imavov is also considered for a title shot.
- •Chimaev lost his middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 328.
- •Chimaev has been requesting a rematch since the loss.
- •Strickland hinted at a title defense against Chimaev.
- •Chimaev responded with derogatory comments on social media.
- •Imavov is a contender for a title shot alongside Chimaev.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Sean Strickland’s Latest Message
"Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev responded to the latest message sent to him by current champ Sean Strickland. Chimaev lost his belt to Strickland in a major upset at UFC 328 in May. Since then, he has been asking UFC president Dana White for a rematch, but until now, he hasn’t been given the […] The post Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Sean Strickland’s Latest Message appeared first on HEAVY.
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