Following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, Hamzat Chimaev threw his gloves out of the octagon. The gesture, often associated with retirement in combat sports, came after Chimaev suffered the first defeat of his professional MMA career. The post provides limited context about Chimaev's emotional state or whether this signals actual retirement plans. This dramatic moment occurred immediately after the championship bout concluded.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026



