Khamzat Chimaev has called on Sean Strickland to agree to a middleweight championship rematch in the UFC. The fighter posted a direct message challenging his opponent to stop avoiding the bout.
Chimaev wrote on social media that Strickland should accept the fight without delay. "Accept the fight, don't run, I'll beat you anyway," he stated. "The sooner this happens, the easier it will be to breathe."
The comments target Strickland, who holds the middleweight title. Chimaev has positioned the potential rematch as a priority in the division.
No date or confirmation for the matchup has been announced by the UFC.