Sean Strickland has regained the UFC middleweight championship by defeating Hamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328. The judges scored the bout 48-47, 48-47 for Strickland and 47-48 for Chimaev. This marks a stunning upset victory for Strickland and delivers Chimaev his first professional MMA loss. The result shocked the MMA community. Strickland reclaims the belt after previously losing it.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026





