Khamzat Chimaev lost to Sean Strickland via split decision at UFC 328 last month.
## What happened?
Strickland pulled off an impressive upset victory, resisting Chimaev's takedown attempts and keeping the fight on the feet.
Chimaev made it clear he wants a rematch, but not everyone agrees.
Kyle Daukaus recently shared his thoughts on a potential rematch, explaining why he's against it.
## Why it matters for Khamzat Chimaev
Daukaus thinks the division should move on and Strickland should face other opponents, like Nassourdine Imavov or Joe Pyfer.
The middleweight division is open, and anyone can grab the top spot.
## What comes next?
Strickland clarified his stance on a possible rematch, saying he cares about ranking systems and wants Chimaev to get a few wins before facing him again.
As of the UFC 328 event, Strickland is the new middleweight champion.
Strickland's win was a significant upset, given Chimaev's impressive resume and record.
Chimaev's grappling skills were expected to give him an edge, but Strickland's grit and tenacity paid off.
The fight was a five-round barnburner, with Strickland ultimately getting his hand raised via split decision.
Daukaus was at the event and didn't think the fight was as close as people made it out to be.
He thinks immediate rematches should be reserved for extremely close fights.
Strickland's post-fight interview revealed his thoughts on ranking systems and why they matter.
Chimaev's desire for a rematch is understandable, but the division may have other plans.
The UFC middleweight division is full of talented fighters, and Chimaev will have to wait and see what's next.