Following his split decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, Sean Strickland had a notable encounter with his father-in-law. The newly crowned middleweight champion addressed him with the words: "I may not be the son-in-law you wanted, but here we are." The brief post-fight moment captured Strickland's characteristic blunt humor even in a family context. Details about the nature of their relationship or the father-in-law's reaction are not provided in the report.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026






