Following his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev once again addressed Strickland through social media. The post does not provide details about what Chimaev said in his message. This continues the ongoing social media interaction between the two fighters following their middleweight title fight. The nature and tone of Chimaev's response were not specified in the brief announcement.
Khamzat Chimaev took to social media on Sunday to address UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, two days after falling to "Tarzan" at UFC 328 on May 9. The specific content and tone of Chimaev's message were not disclosed, but the post marks another chapter in the ongoing public exchange between the two fighters in the wake of their title fight.
Strickland, 35, retained the middleweight championship and improved his professional record to 31-7-0 with the victory. The American fighter out of Xtreme Couture carries a six-foot-one frame and a 76-inch reach, and averages an aggressive 6.04 significant strikes per minute, making him one of the division's most relentless volume strikers.
Chimaev, 32, suffers just the second loss of his MMA career, dropping to 15-1-0. The UAE-based Swede entered the bout ranked first in the middleweight division and tenth pound-for-pound, and had established himself as one of the sport's most complete threats. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, "Borz" brings elite wrestling to complement his striking, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a 60 percent striking accuracy rate — the highest of the two fighters by a significant margin.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's first loss in nearly five years reshapes the middleweight title picture and raises questions about his path back to contention.
- Strickland's successful defense further cements his standing atop a stacked 185-pound division.
- The continued social media back-and-forth between the two fighters keeps attention on a potential rematch narrative, though nothing official has been reported.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
