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Khamzat Chimaev goes after judges and calls for a UFC title shot

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has gone after the judges in the wake of his UFC 328 title defeat at the hands of Sean Strickland.

By Harry Kettle · BJ Penn

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 7:04 AM

Key Things to Know

Khamzat Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 328.
Chimaev criticized the judges and argued Strickland won by merely backpedaling and jabbing.
Chimaev stated he wants an immediate title shot against the winner of Strickland's next bout.

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Khamzat Chimaev has criticized the judges following his UFC middleweight championship loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. Speaking to MMA Junkie, Chimaev disputed the decision and argued that he should receive an immediate shot at the title against the winner of Strickland's next championship defense rather than fighting another contender first.

Chimaev voiced frustration with Strickland's fighting style, claiming the champion simply moved backward while jabbing without inflicting damage. The former champion also mentioned that he is currently training and waiting to discuss his future plans directly with UFC executives Dana White and Hunter Campbell.

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