Goodbye, Caio Borralho? New champion Sean Strickland defines his opponent, and it's not Chimaev; see who he's chosen.

Strickland insults Chimaev at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Last Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), Sean Strickland He did the improbable by winning. Khamzat Shimaev by split decision in the main fight of UFC 328 And he doesn't want to rest. So much so that the American, who has barely returned to the top of the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), is already interested in fighting again and has his eye on an old acquaintance.

After the announcement of the new champion, Caio Borralho He wasted no time and, despite having a good relationship with him, stated that he would be the next to challenge for the title. The Chechen fighter, who suffered his first MMA defeat, expressed his desire for an immediate rematch with his conqueror. In any case, Strickland was clear and indicated that he should begin his second reign in the middleweight division against... Nassourdine Imavov.

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In fact, the athlete, like the Brazilian, was present at UFC 328 And, riding high, he promised to knock out the champion in the rematch. For those who don't know, the rivals faced each other in 2023 and, even though he took the fight at the last minute, Strickland won via unanimous decision. As Imavov is number two in the rankings and is riding a five-fight winning streak, the American has shown himself open to meeting him again in the octagon.

“My God, Imavov, damn it. Are you really going to get me again with this racism story? I really believe in the UFC rankings. I think they're important and I hate when guys ignore them and jump ahead. So, if that's what the UFC wants, if that's the ranking, so be it. Let's go,” said the champion in the post-fight press conference.UFC 328.

Strickland fighters in MMA

Sean StricklandThe 35-year-old is one of the best fighters in the history of the middleweight division, being a two-time UFC champion. The American began his MMA career in 2008, debuted in the company in 2014, and won the category's belt in 2023 and 2026.

In sports, the bad boy built a record of 31 wins and seven losses. His main triumphs were against anthony hernandez, Brendan allen, Israel adesanya, Khamzat Shimaev, Nassourdine Imavov e Paulo borrachinha.