Khamzat Chimaev's previously undefeated record of 15-0 has been updated to 15-1 following his split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. The post is part of an updated list tracking active fighters with more than 10 wins who remain undefeated in major promotions. Chimaev had been on the list of unbeaten prospects before this loss. The list includes fighters from UFC, Bellator, PFL, and other major organizations who haven't competed in over two years or retired.
Khamzat Chimaev's perfect professional record came to an end on May 9, 2026, when Sean Strickland handed him a split decision defeat at UFC 328, dropping the previously unbeaten contender to 15-1 for the first time in his career.
Strickland, who holds the UFC Middleweight Championship, improved to 31-7-0 with the victory. The 35-year-old American, who trains out of Xtreme Couture, stands six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach and is one of the most active pressure strikers in the division, averaging 6.04 significant strikes landed per minute. His orthodox stance and relentless output have long defined him as a difficult puzzle for any opponent.
Chimaev entered the bout as the number-one ranked middleweight and the number-ten fighter in the pound-for-pound rankings, carrying what had been one of the most talked-about unbeaten records in the sport. The 32-year-old from the United Arab Emirates, representing Allstars Training Center, is listed at six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach. His 60 percent striking accuracy is among the best in the division, and his grappling credentials are equally imposing — he averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes. That combination had made him appear virtually unstoppable through 15 professional bouts.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's first professional loss ends one of MMA's most prominent unbeaten streaks among active contenders
- Strickland's title defense reinforces his position atop the middleweight division
- The split decision result suggests a competitive fight and could fuel debate over an immediate rematch
- Chimaev's pound-for-pound and divisional rankings are likely to shift in the next official update
Saturday, May 9, 2026
