Khamzat Chimaev has asserted that Sean Strickland is actively avoiding a second fight for the UFC middleweight championship. Chimaev expressed his belief that Strickland is hesitant to step back into the octagon for a rematch against him.
The Chechen-Swedish fighter suggested that Strickland’s reluctance stems from the challenging nature of their previous encounter and the potential outcome of another confrontation. Chimaev implied that Strickland is strategically maneuvering to avoid facing him again at this pivotal stage of his career.
The accusation comes amid ongoing speculation about the future title picture in the middleweight division, with Chimaev positioning himself as a prime contender for another shot at the belt.