Paulo Costa backs Sean Strickland to defeat Khamzat Chimaev again
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Paulo Costa expressed confidence in Sean Strickland's ability to defeat Khamzat Chimaev again. Following Chimaev's loss to Strickland earlier this month at UFC 328, Costa believes Chimaev will struggle to seek revenge. This defeat marked the end of Chimaev's undefeated streak. Chimaev lost in the main event at the Prudential Center in Newark, prompting speculation about his next steps in the octagon.
- •Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328
- •Paulo Costa supports Strickland in a potential rematch
- •Chimaev's loss ended his undefeated record
- •The event took place at Prudential Center in Newark
- •Chimaev's next steps remain uncertain after the defeat
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Paulo Costa places ultimate vote of confidence in Strickland to beat Chimaev once more
"Paulo Costa not backing Khamzat Chimaev to win a rematch with Sean StricklandPaulo Costa doesn’t see Khamzat Chimaev getting revenge any time soon. Chimaev’s undefeated record is gone after UFC 328 earlier this month, where he lost the main event at the Prudential Center in Newark.
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