Sean Strickland defeated Hamzat Chimaev by split decision to reclaim the middleweight title at UFC 328. The victory improves Strickland's record to 31-7 and marks his second consecutive win. For Chimaev, now 15-1, this represents the first loss of his professional career. The competitive fight went the full five rounds with judges awarding the decision to Strickland. This result marks a significant upset in the middleweight division.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
