Khamzat Chimaev has been removed from the updated list of undefeated fighters with over 10 wins competing in major MMA promotions. Chimaev suffered a split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, ending his previously unblemished record of 15-0. The comprehensive list tracks active fighters who haven't competed in over two years and haven't retired, with records verified through Tapology and Sherdog. Other notable undefeated fighters on the list include Movsar Evloev (20-0), Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0), and Ilia Topuria (17-0). The list also added Alihan Musaev (11-0) and Baysangur Susurkaev, who improved to 12-0 with a submission victory at UFC 328.
Khamzat Chimaev's perfect professional record came to an end at UFC 328 on May 9, when middleweight champion Sean Strickland defeated him by split decision, dropping Chimaev from the ranks of undefeated fighters with ten or more wins competing in major MMA promotions.
Chimaev had entered the bout at 15-0, widely regarded as one of the most dominant unbeaten prospects in the sport. The loss removes him from the tracking list entirely, which monitors active fighters who have not retired and have competed within the past two years, with records verified through Tapology and Sherdog.
Strickland, now 31-7, is the reigning middleweight champion competing out of Xtreme Couture. The 35-year-old American is an unusually high-volume striker, landing 6.04 significant strikes per minute, though his accuracy sits at 42 percent. His wrestling threat is modest, averaging 0.71 takedowns per fifteen minutes.
The updated list still features several elite unbeaten fighters. Shavkat Rakhmonov, ranked third at welterweight, remains perfect at 19-0. The 31-year-old Kazakhstani stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and posts a striking accuracy of 60 percent alongside 1.2 submission attempts per fifteen minutes, making him a threat in every phase. Ilia Topuria, ranked second at lightweight and first in the pound-for-pound standings, holds a 17-1 record after a prior defeat now appears in the verified data. The 29-year-old Spaniard averages 4.81 significant strikes per minute and nearly two takedowns per fifteen minutes.
Two fighters were also added to the list following UFC 328. Alihan Musaev joins at 11-0, while Baysangur Susurkaev improved to 12-0 with a submission victory on the same card.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's loss ends one of the most closely watched undefeated streaks in recent UFC history
- Rakhmonov at 19-0 now stands as the most prominent unblemished record among established contenders
- Topuria's verified record shows 17-1, a detail the list update will need to reconcile with his inclusion among undefeated fighters
Saturday, May 9, 2026
