Khamzat Chimaev seeks rematch with Sean Strickland before weight class change

Khamzat Chimaev, the former UFC middleweight champion, expressed frustration over not securing a rematch with current titleholder Sean Strickland after their fight at UFC 328 earlier this year. Chimaev stated he wants to pause his plans to switch weight classes and fight Strickland, who is reportedly recovering from a serious shoulder injury and may not return until the year's end. In the interim, Chimaev will compete in a wrestling match against Tyron Woodley on September 5 in Moscow, following a successful outing in June where he pinned Dillon Danis.

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