Khamzat Chimaev's previously unblemished 15-0 record has been updated following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, marking him at 15-1. The updated list tracks active fighters with more than 10 wins competing in leading promotions who have not tasted defeat in over two years or retired. Notable fighters remaining undefeated include Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1-1NC), Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-1NC), Movsar Evloev (20-0), and Ilia Topuria (17-0). The list also notes that Ramazan Kuramagomedov (14-0) has announced his retirement from fighting. Several rising prospects continue their unbeaten streaks across various promotions including UFC, Bellator, PFL, and ACA.
Khamzat Chimaev's perfect professional record came to an end at UFC 328 on May 9, when Sean Strickland defeated him by split decision, dropping the Swedish-Emirati contender to 15-1 and removing him from the ranks of elite unbeaten fighters.
Chimaev, 32, had long been regarded as one of the most dominant forces in the middleweight division. Ranked first at 185 pounds and tenth on the pound-for-pound list, the Allstars Training Center product built his reputation on relentless wrestling pressure, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking accuracy of 60 percent — among the highest in the division. His removal from the active unbeaten list marks a significant shift in the middleweight landscape.
Strickland, the reigning middleweight champion, improved to 31-7 with the victory. The 35-year-old American out of Xtreme Couture has built his title reign on an exceptional output game, landing 6.04 significant strikes per minute. Standing six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach, Strickland relies on volume and forward pressure rather than power, and his orthodox stance mirrors Chimaev's — a tactical detail that shaped their exchanges across the championship rounds.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's first professional loss ends one of the most closely watched unbeaten streaks in recent UFC history
- Strickland's title defense strengthens his claim as the division's benchmark at 185 pounds
- The updated unbeaten list now highlights Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1-1NC), Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-1NC), Movsar Evloev (20-0), and Ilia Topuria (17-0) as the sport's top remaining undefeated fighters with more than ten wins
- Ramazan Kuramagomedov's announced retirement also removes him from the active list at 14-0
Saturday, May 9, 2026
