In a stunning turn of events at UFC 328, Sean Strickland pulled off a major upset, defeating Khamzat Chimaev by split decision to reclaim the middleweight championship. The 35-year-old American entered the Octagon as the underdog but walked out with the belt, weathering Chimaev's early onslaught and seizing control as the fight progressed.

This result has sent shockwaves through the division, but Chimaev's camp isn't wasting any time. In a candid interview with Sports RU (via Championship Rounds), his brother Artur Chimaev laid out a clear roadmap for the former champion's comeback. "We've requested a rematch with Strickland," Artur revealed. "There's an event in Abu Dhabi in October and we want to do it there."

Artur emphasized that his brother is laser-focused on redemption. "Khamzat isn't the type of person to move to another weight class and leave unanswered questions behind. We want the second fight. Right now we have no other goals." This statement directly contradicts UFC CEO Dana White's post-fight remarks, where he claimed 'Borz' had inquired about moving up in weight.

The rematch push comes amid scrutiny of Chimaev's weight cut, which became a major talking point after the fight. The former champion appeared visibly drained before stepping into the cage, and his brother didn't shy away from addressing the issue. "There was a problem with the weight cut. The question became whether to cancel the fight or take the risk," Artur explained. "When there was 1.2 kg left, his body shut down… Oxygen deprivation. His body malfunctioned. We had to stop for an hour because his health wouldn't allow him to continue. Khamzat himself said he didn't know how he'd fight in that condition."

For fans and fighters alike, the middleweight division just got a lot more interesting. Whether the rematch happens in Abu Dhabi or elsewhere, one thing is clear: Khamzat Chimaev isn't done yet, and he's coming back for what he believes is his.