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Strickland becomes only second UFC middleweight to regain title after loss

May 10, 2026
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Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland

Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya

Sean Strickland has made UFC history by becoming only the second middleweight champion ever to reclaim his title after losing it. Israel Adesanya was the first fighter in the division to accomplish this feat. Strickland's victory cements his status as a legend in the middleweight division. The achievement highlights the difficulty of regaining championship status in one of the UFC's most competitive weight classes. This historic comeback adds significant weight to Strickland's legacy in the sport.

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