May 9, 2026 — Sean Strickland STUNS Khamzat Chimaev to Reclaim UFC Gold | UFC 328 Full Fight Highlights & Recap UFC 328 delivered one of the biggest upsets of the year as Sean Strickland shocked the MMA world by handing Khamzat Chimaev the first loss of his career to become UFC middleweight champion once again. #UFC328 #MMA #UFC Entering the fight as a massive underdog, many expected Chimaev’s pressure wrestling and undefeated momentum to overwhelm Strickland early. And in Round 1, it looked exactly that way. Chimaev stormed forward with takedowns, back control, and multiple submission attempts that had Strickland surviving purely on toughness and composure. But after weathering the early storm, Strickland completely shifted the momentum. Using his trademark Philly Shell defense, nonstop jab, and improved takedown defense, Strickland slowly took control of the striking exchanges while forcing Chimaev into deep waters. As the rounds progressed, Chimaev visibly slowed down while Strickland continuously peppered him with combinations, counters, and volume striking. Round 3 became a turning point as Strickland out-landed Chimaev heavily while stuffing every wrestling attempt. Even when Chimaev regained momentum in Round 4 with power shots and takedowns, Strickland refused to break. Heading into the final round with the fight tied on many scorecards, Strickland surged late — landing cleaner strikes, defending repeated takedown attempts, and closing the fight stronger to secure the split decision victory. Official scores: 48-47 Strickland, 47-48 Chimaev, 48-47 Strickland. With the win, Strickland becomes UFC middleweight champion for the second time in his career and hands Chimaev his first professional loss after a dominant undefeated run. After the fight, Strickland addressed the heated buildup surrounding the matchup while giving respect to Chimaev and his toughness inside the cage. Meanwhile, an emotional Chimaev stormed out immediately following the decision as his reign comes to a sudden end. 🔥 In this video: • S