Khamzat Chimaev has been removed from the list of undefeated fighters with 10+ wins in major promotions after his split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. The comprehensive list, maintained by a Russian MMA news source, tracks active fighters who haven't competed in over two years or retired, with records verified through Tapology and Sherdog. Chimaev's record now stands at 15-1 after previously being 15-0. The list includes notable undefeated fighters like Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1-1NC), Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-1NC), and Ilia Topuria (17-0). The post also notes that Baysangur Susurkayev improved to 12-0 with a submission win at UFC 328.
Khamzat Chimaev's perfect record is gone. The Middleweight contender suffered the first loss of his professional career at UFC 328 on May 9, falling to Sean Strickland via split decision and dropping to 15-1. As a result, Chimaev has been removed from a widely circulated list of undefeated fighters with ten or more wins across major promotions, maintained by a Russian MMA news source and verified through Tapology and Sherdog.
Chimaev, 32, representing the United Arab Emirates and training out of Allstars Training Center in Sweden, entered the fight ranked first in the Middleweight division and tenth in the pound-for-pound standings. The six-foot-two wrestler had built his unblemished record on a combination of relentless grappling and sharp striking, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing 60 percent of his significant strikes — among the highest accuracy figures in the division.
Strickland, the reigning Middleweight champion, improved to 31-7 with the victory. The 35-year-old American out of Xtreme Couture is known for his high-volume output, landing 6.04 significant strikes per minute. Standing six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach, Strickland has made a habit of winning close, grinding fights, and this split decision adds another chapter to that pattern.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's loss ends one of the most talked-about undefeated runs in recent UFC history
- With Strickland retaining the title, the Middleweight division's top spot remains locked up
- Other fighters still on the undefeated list with ten or more wins include Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1-1NC), Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-1NC), and Ilia Topuria (17-0)
- Baysangur Susurkayev also moved to 12-0 with a submission win at the same event, keeping his name firmly on that list
Saturday, May 9, 2026
