Following Sean Strickland's victory at UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev personally placed the championship belt around the new middleweight champion's waist in a show of respect. The gesture demonstrated sportsmanship between the two fighters after their title bout. Video footage of the moment was shared by UFC Eurasia. The post highlights the mutual respect displayed despite the competitive nature of their championship fight.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
