Khamzat Chimaev urges Sean Strickland to accept UFC title rematch

Khamzat Chimaev publicly called for a middleweight title rematch with champion Sean Strickland on Monday, a development relevant to the UFC's next 185-pound booking.In a post on X, Khamzat Chimaev wrote, "Accept the fight, don't run. I'll beat you anyway," after he relinquished the 185-pound strap to Sean Strickland in a split-decision defeat at UFC 328 on May 9.The Chechen fighter's team said days later that he is "obsessed" with securing a return date, following an initial indication he might move to light heavyweight.The UFC has not outlined next steps for middleweight; a defense against Nassourdine Imavov, who has five straight wins at 185, is also under consideration.