Former
Ultimate Fighting Championship The middleweight champion updated his pursuit of Strickland in a video posted by Red Corner MMA. Chimaev (15-1) is looking to avenge his loss to Strickland (31-7)
UFC 328 in May, which cost him the 185-pound title.
Khamzat Chimaev vows to pursue Sean Strickland in all weight classes after losing UFC 328 title fight
When asked if he would fight Strickland at Real American Freestyle if he couldn’t secure a UFC rematch, Chimaev said he was determined to make the match happen.
“We’ll make a match, brother. Don’t worry. Light weight, heavyweight, wherever he goes, we’ll go after him. I’m the hunter. He’s the chicken on the run,” Chimaev said.
Chimaev said he would move up if Strickland competed at heavyweight.
Chimaev has repeatedly demanded a rematch since losing his undefeated record and championship to Strickland. He previously stated that he is ready to face Strickland and the potential winner of the match Nassourdine Imavov.
Khamzat Chimaev says he’s willing to give chase Sean Strickland wherever the middleweight champion’s next move is “We’ll make the match. Don’t worry. Welterweight, heavyweight, wherever he goes, we’ll go after him. I’m the hunter. He’s a chicken that runs away,” he told Red Corner MMA.
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA)
October 26, 2026
