Khamzat Chimaev may have lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 last weekend, but the betting world isn't counting him out just yet. Despite a tough night at Prudential Center in Newark, "Borz" remains the favorite for their anticipated rematch later this year, sitting at -205 on the moneyline compared to +175 for "Tarzan," according to BetOnline.ag.

Chimaev's dominance in the betting odds doesn't stop there. The former champ is also favored over one-time middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa, opening at -500 against +375 for "The Eraser." Costa now fights at 205 pounds, a weight class where Chimaev is expected to eventually compete—adding even more intrigue to this potential matchup.

For now, though, Chimaev's focus is singular. "The rematch with Sean Strickland is the only fight that Khamzat wants, he is obsessed with it," his team told ESPN. "That's the only fight he will accept right now." It's a bold stance from a fighter looking to reclaim his throne, and it sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown that fans are already buzzing about.

Meanwhile, Strickland has other options on the table, including a potential rematch against No. 3-ranked middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov. The champion currently sits at -105, while Imavov opens at -115—a tight line that suggests this could be a competitive bout. However, no official word has come from matchmakers yet, as Strickland recovers from a badly broken nose suffered in his title win. For now, the division waits, and the oddsmakers have made their pick.