Khamzat Chimaev renews his push for a UFC middleweight title rematch against reigning champion Sean Strickland. Multiple outlets report that Chimaev posts warnings and calls on Strickland—through social media—to accept another fight as soon as possible. The renewed message follows Chimaev’s first professional loss, which came after he lost the middleweight title in his first title defense.
Sources reference Chimaev’s prior title bout with Strickland at UFC 328, where Chimaev lost the belt via a narrow split decision. Since that fight, Chimaev has repeatedly called out Strickland and sought an immediate rematch, with the latest beach-related video and accompanying statements framed as a fresh escalation.
Overall, the reports agree that Chimaev is publicly pressuring for a return matchup with Strickland and that the proposed rematch centers on the UFC middleweight championship, which Strickland currently holds.
