Khamzat Chimaev has been removed from the list of active undefeated fighters competing in major promotions after his split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. The list tracks fighters with over 10 wins who have not lost in the past two years or retired. Chimaev's record now stands at 15-1. The updated list still includes Movsar Evloev (20-0), Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0), Ilia Topuria (17-0), and others among active UFC fighters with unblemished records. The post notes that Chimaev had been marked with a lightning bolt emoji indicating his UFC affiliation before his loss.
Khamzat Chimaev's run as one of the sport's last remaining unbeaten prospects came to an end on May 9, 2026, when Sean Strickland defeated him by split decision at UFC 328, dropping "Borz" to 15-1 and removing him from the list of active fighters with unblemished records in major promotions.
Chimaev, 32, fighting out of the UAE under Allstars Training Center, had been one of the most feared names in the middleweight division. Ranked first in the division and tenth pound-for-pound, the six-foot-two Orthodox fighter carried a 60 percent striking accuracy and an extraordinary 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes — numbers that made him appear close to unbeatable heading into the contest. The loss is the first of his professional career.
Strickland, the reigning middleweight champion, improved to 31-7 with the victory. The 35-year-old American, who trains out of Xtreme Couture, brings a relentless output to the cage, averaging 6.04 significant strikes per minute with a 76-inch reach. The split decision result signals just how close the fight was, but Strickland ultimately retained his hold on the division's top position.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's removal from the undefeated list closes a chapter that had generated enormous attention since his UFC debut; his perfect record had been a major part of his mystique.
- The updated active undefeated list, which tracks fighters with more than 10 wins, still includes Movsar Evloev at 20-0, Shavkat Rakhmonov at 19-0, and Ilia Topuria at 17-0.
- Strickland's win reinforces his status as middleweight champion and adds another high-profile scalp to a resume that already included a number of notable victories.
- The result reshuffles the middleweight rankings picture, with the division's number-one contender now carrying his first professional loss.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
