Khamzat Chimaev challenges Sean Strickland to a rematch in the UFC, makes a threat and accuses him of running away: 'He has to die'

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Chimaev focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Recently, the team of Khamzat Shimaev He revealed that he is obsessed with the idea of facing Sean Strickland Again, and now the fighter has shown that this is, in fact, his focus. In the main event of UFC 328At an event held in May in New Jersey (USA), the Chechen was surprised by his rival and failed to defend his middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) for the first time, losing by split decision. Seeking revenge, 'Borz' shows that he will not leave his American tormentor in peace.

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On his official 'X' account, Chimaev not only reinforced his desire for an immediate rematch against Strickland, but also accused him of doing everything to avoid it. The Chechen's irritation is so great that, just as happened in the first fight, he threatened his rival. Interestingly, despite the former UFC champion's strong stance, the athletes showed that the rivalry was not as hostile as initially thought.

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So much so that the Chechen accepted Strickland's apology, who, in promoting the fight, attacked him and did the same to his country, his people, and his religion. However, Khamzat, it seems, has returned to 'war mode' and dreams of punishing the bad boy, something that didn't happen in the octagon.

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“I’m waiting. Tell me when you’re ready, Strickland. Next time, someone’s going to have to die. No excuses. I just want to fuck him up. This shit is trying to get away,” the former UFC champion wrote on his official 'X' account.

Chimaev's fighters in MMA

Khamzat ShimaevBorz, 32, is one of the best and most fearsome MMA fighters today. The Russian began his career in the sport in 2018, debuted in the UFC in 2020, and became middleweight champion in 2025. Currently, he is ranked first in the division. Previously, 'Borz' also excelled in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).

In this modality, the athlete competed in 16 fights, winning 15, 12 of which were by stoppage (six by knockout and six by submission), and losing once. His main victories were against Dricus du Plessis, Gilbert Durinho, Kamaru Usman e Robert whittaker.