Chimaev: If Strickland wants to get paid, he should accept rematch
Khamzat Chimaev believes he should still be the UFC's middleweight champion and wants Sean Strickland to accept a rematch if he is serious about making money.
Khamzat Chimaev: What Happened
ESPN reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in a story involving Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland. Here is how the report opens:
Khamzat Chimaev believes he should still be the UFC's middleweight champion and wants Sean Strickland to accept a rematch if he is serious about making money.
It is one of many UFC & Boxing stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Ultimate Fighting Championship and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Chimaev: If Strickland wants to get paid, he should accept rematch
- Who’s involved: Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland
- League: UFC & Boxing
- First reported: Thursday, October 22, 2026 by ESPN
Background: Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev believes he should still be the UFC's middleweight champion and wants Sean Strickland to accept a rematch if he is serious about making money. ESPN reported the story on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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ESPN first reported it on Thursday, October 22, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related UFC & Boxing news.
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