Khamzat Chimaev offers Sean Strickland $1 million for rematch

Khamzat Chimaev has offered Sean Strickland $1 million to fight him again.

The former UFC middleweight champion is determined to get another opportunity against the American, who handed him the first defeat of his professional career at UFC 328 in May.

Strickland defeated Chimaev by split decision in the main event and claimed the UFC middleweight title.

Since then, Chimaev has repeatedly called for a rematch. However, it appears that Nassourdine Imavov is currently in line to challenge Strickland for the title, meaning Chimaev could have to wait for another opportunity.

For that reason, Chimaev has now made a direct financial offer to Strickland.

“Strickland, I will pay you one million dollars. Send me the location and let’s fight. I don’t care whether it’s in the cage or outside,” Chimaev wrote on social media.

The rivalry between the two fighters has a long history. They had a heated build-up before UFC 328, although tensions appeared to ease after their five-round battle.

However, the two have recently resumed exchanging verbal jabs through the media.

Strickland has yet to respond to Chimaev’s latest challenge.