Sean Strickland's victory at UFC 328 represents his second major upset after previously defeating Israel Adesanya, according to analyst commentary. The fight exposed a familiar pattern in Khamzat Chimaev's performances, similar to his bout with Kamaru Usman: a dominant first round in wrestling followed by cardio deterioration, then striking exchanges, and finally weakened wrestling attempts. The analysis notes Chimaev showed no interest in a rematch and is ready to move to light heavyweight, potentially facing Paulo Costa. For Strickland, a rematch with Nassourdine Imavov is suggested as a logical next step. The commentary questions the pre-fight reconciliation between the fighters after months of heated promotion, particularly Chimaev telling Strickland "I love you" during the fight.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
