The list of active fighters with more than 10 wins and no defeats competing in major leagues has been updated. Khamzat Chimaev's record now stands at 15-1 after he suffered a split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. Chimaev had been undefeated before this loss. The updated list includes numerous unbeaten fighters across various promotions, with Movlid Khaybulaev leading at 24-0-1-1NC. Other notable undefeated fighters include Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-1NC), Movsar Evloev (20-0), and Ilia Topuria (17-0). The post also notes other changes to the list, including a new addition and fighters who secured recent victories.
Khamzat Chimaev's unblemished record came to an end on May 9, 2026, when Sean Strickland claimed a split decision victory at UFC 328, handing "Borz" the first defeat of his professional career and moving his record to 15-1.
Chimaev, 32, had been one of the most feared fighters in combat sports since his arrival in the UFC, entering the bout ranked first in the middleweight division and tenth in the pound-for-pound standings. The UAE-based fighter, representing Allstars Training Center, brings an elite grappling-heavy game to the cage, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing 60 percent of his significant strikes — a remarkable accuracy figure for an aggressive pressure fighter. He also averages 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, giving opponents problems both on the feet and on the mat.
Strickland, the reigning middleweight champion, improved to 31-7 with the victory. The 35-year-old American, training out of Xtreme Couture, built his title reign on relentless output, landing 6.04 significant strikes per minute with a 76-inch reach that allows him to control distance against larger opponents. His orthodox stance and high-volume striking style have repeatedly frustrated opponents who struggle to find a clean answer to his forward pressure.
Why it matters
- Chimaev drops from the undefeated list that he shared with several notable fighters across major promotions, including Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1-1NC), Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-1NC), Movsar Evloev (20-0), and Ilia Topuria (17-0).
- Strickland's win reinforces his position atop the middleweight division, having now defeated the division's top-ranked contender.
- The loss raises questions about where Chimaev fits in the updated middleweight pecking order and what a potential rematch or new title path could look like.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
