UFC CEO Dana White has revealed that Khamzat Chimaev needs to run it again with Sean Strickland. Nonetheless, the promotion hasn’t determined if they’re going to give Chimaev a direct title rematch.
The Chechen-born Emirati initially wished to maneuver as much as mild heavyweight after beating Strickland at UFC 328. However the American fighter dethroned “Borz” by break up determination, and now the latter needs to reclaim the middleweight crown earlier than attaining two-division glory.
After the title loss, Chimaev had instantly advised White that he wished to maneuver as much as 205 kilos. Nonetheless, now he’s itching to run it again with “Tarzan,” and this time has promised followers that ‘any individual has to die’ within the rematch.
Throughout an interview with Bret Boone, Dana White stated this about Chimaev’s needs:
“Khamzat proper now could be asking for the rematch with Strickland. That’s what he needs. We don’t know what we’re going to do but.”
After turning into a two-time UFC middleweight titleholder, Strickland stated that Chimaev must win a pair earlier than getting one other championship alternative. However now White added throughout the identical interview that:
“Strickland will struggle anyone.”
Take a look at Dana White’s feedback beneath:
Nassourdine Imavov doesn’t need Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev 2 proper now
No. 3 UFC middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov, who’s using a five-fight win streak, has waited lengthy sufficient for a title shot. After Khamzat Chimaev’s title loss, it appeared sure that Imavov would lastly get the prospect to win the belt and likewise run it again with “Tarzan.”
However with Chimaev repeatedly asking for a direct title rematch, there’s now a superb chance the UFC may run it again, forcing “The Sniper” to attend as soon as once more. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old doesn’t need that and is therefore placing strain on the matchmakers, urging them to stay true to their promise. Earlier at the moment, Imavov posted on X:
“Loads of discuss across the championship struggle these days. I imagine everybody will stand on what they stated #hunter @Mickmaynard2 #nohappyending @SStricklandMMA.”
Take a look at Nassourdine Imavov’s feedback beneath:
