An updated list of active undefeated fighters with more than 10 wins competing in major promotions now shows Khamzat Chimaev with a 15-1 record after suffering his first professional loss. Chimaev was defeated by split decision against Sean Strickland at UFC 328, ending his previously unbeaten streak. The comprehensive list tracks fighters who haven't been inactive for more than two years and haven't retired, with records verified through Tapology and Sherdog. The list includes notable undefeated fighters like Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1-1NC), Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-1NC), Movsar Evloev (20-0), and Ilia Topuria (17-0) among many others.
Khamzat Chimaev's undefeated professional record came to an end at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, as Sean Strickland handed the Borz his first career loss via split decision in a middleweight contest that reshapes the division's landscape.
Chimaev, 32, had entered the bout as the number-one ranked middleweight contender and the number-ten fighter on the pound-for-pound list, carrying what had been one of the most imposing unbeaten records in the sport. The UAE-based fighter out of Allstars Training Center stood six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach and brought a record of 15-1 into the aftermath of Saturday night. His statistical profile was built around elite grappling — 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes — complemented by a striking accuracy of 60 percent.
Standing across from him was Strickland, the reigning middleweight champion, who improved to 31-7 with the victory. The 35-year-old American from Xtreme Couture trains out of orthodox stance and carries a six-foot-one frame with a 76-inch reach. Strickland averages 6.04 significant strikes per minute, making him one of the highest-volume punchers in the division, and he held that output advantage against a fighter many considered his most dangerous challenger.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's first professional loss ends his status among the sport's elite unbeaten fighters, a list that still includes Movsar Evloev at 20-0 and Ilia Topuria at 17-0 at the top end
- Strickland's split decision win further cements his hold on the middleweight title, though the narrow margin may invite a rematch conversation
- The result alters the middleweight contender picture significantly, with the divisional rankings now needing to reflect Chimaev's first blemish at the top of the ladder
Saturday, May 9, 2026
