Khamzat Chimaev Calls Out Sean Strickland for Rematch After UFC 328
Summary
Khamzat Chimaev lost a close fight to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 by split decision. Despite controlling much of the fight with takedowns, Chimaev struggled to cause damage and is now asking for a rematch, even though making the middleweight weight limit has been difficult for him.Key Facts
- Sean Strickland won the UFC 328 middleweight championship fight by split decision.
- Strickland clearly won rounds 2 and 3 on all judges’ scorecards.
- In the final round, Strickland outstruck Chimaev and secured the win on two judges’ cards.
- Chimaev took Strickland down nine times and controlled him on the ground for about seven minutes.
- Chimaev had trouble causing damage despite his ground control.
- There is controversy over whether Chimaev made the 185-pound weight limit for the fight.
- UFC President Dana White said Chimaev might move up to the 205-pound division because cutting weight is hard for him.
- Chimaev is requesting a rematch with Strickland soon, but the next challenger might be Nassourdine Imavov, possibly delaying Chimaev’s next title shot.
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