An updated list of active undefeated fighters with more than 10 wins in major promotions shows Khamzat Chimaev lost his unbeaten record via split decision to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, dropping to 15-1. The comprehensive list now includes 27 fighters, led by Movlid Khaybulaev at 24-0-1-1NC and Usman Nurmagomedov at 21-0-1NC. Movsar Evloev, Michael Morales, and Shavkat Rakhmonov are among the UFC representatives maintaining perfect records. The list also notes Baysangur Susurkaev improved to 12-0 with a submission victory at UFC 328. New additions include Alikhan Musaev at 11-0 following a decision win at ACA 203.
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 "Borz" to 15-1 and stripping him of one of the most closely watched unbeaten streaks in mixed martial arts.
Chimaev, 32, had been the standout name on any list of active undefeated fighters. The UAE-based middleweight held the division's number-one ranking and sat tenth in the pound-for-pound charts heading into the bout. His record as an unbeaten fighter was built on a combination of elite wrestling — 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes — and sharp striking at 60 percent accuracy, making his first professional loss all the more notable.
The man who handed it to him, Strickland, is the reigning middleweight champion. The 35-year-old American out of Xtreme Couture now stands at 31-7 and is known for extraordinary output, averaging 6.04 significant strikes per minute. The victory reinforces his hold on the 185-pound title.
With Chimaev removed, an updated ranking of active unbeaten fighters with more than ten wins across major promotions now lists 27 names. Movlid Khaybulaev leads the group at 24-0-1 with one no contest, followed by Usman Nurmagomedov at 21-0-1 NC. Among UFC representatives, Movsar Evloev, Michael Morales, and Shavkat Rakhmonov continue to hold unblemished records.
Rakhmonov, the third-ranked welterweight from Kazakhstan, remains undefeated at 19-0, blending a 60 percent striking accuracy with a six-foot-four frame and a 77-inch reach that makes him a constant threat at 170 pounds.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's first career loss reshapes the middleweight title picture, with the number-one contender now carrying a defeat
- Strickland's win strengthens his championship position against a top-ranked challenger
- Rakhmonov, Evloev, and Morales now carry added weight as the most prominent perfect records remaining in the UFC
- New entrant Alikhan Musaev, 11-0 after a decision win at ACA 203, and Baysangur Susurkaev, 12-0 following a UFC 328 submission, highlight the depth of unbeaten talent still developing outside the spotlight
Saturday, May 9, 2026
