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Strickland & Chimaev: No Rematch Needed!
10 May
Summary
- Strickland defeated Chimaev, ending their heated rivalry.
- Nassourdine Imavov is the rightful No. 1 contender for Strickland.
- Chimaev may move up to light heavyweight after his loss.
The highly anticipated UFC 328 event saw Sean Strickland retain his championship title, effectively concluding his intense rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev. Despite a close fight, a rematch is deemed unnecessary as the animosity that fueled their bout has dissipated. Chimaev, now seeking new challenges, is considering a move to the light heavyweight division.
Following UFC 328, several compelling matchups are on the horizon. Nassourdine Imavov is positioned as the rightful No. 1 contender for Strickland, stemming from their past encounters. In the flyweight division, champion Joshua Van's exciting fighting style presents numerous opportunities for memorable bouts.
Potential future fights include Strickland facing Imavov, reigniting their established feud. Khamzat Chimaev might move up to 205 pounds to face contenders like Paulo Costa, testing his skills in a heavier weight class. Flyweight champion Joshua Van could have a rematch with Alexandre Pantoja, while Tatsuro Taira is being considered for fights against Manel Kape or Kyoji Horiguchi.
In the heavyweight division, Alexander Volkov awaits clarity on potential interim title fights against Alex Pereira or Ciryl Gane, while Waldo Cortes Acosta is slated to face Curtis Blaydes.
