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Sean Strickland wins UFC middleweight title over Khamzat Chimaev

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Sean Strickland reclaimed the UFC middleweight championship by defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328. Despite being taken down multiple times, Strickland's ability to return to his feet and land effective strikes, particularly his jab, proved crucial. The event also featured Joshua Van retaining his flyweight title with a TKO against Tatsuro Taira, earning Fight of the Night honors alongside Taira. AI

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Sean Strickland wins UFC middleweight title over Khamzat Chimaev

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    UFC 328 Full Card Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Analysis

    Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev via split decision to become a two-time middleweight champion at UFC 328. Full card results, bonuses, highlights and analysis.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Sean Strickland's Next Fight: When He Faces Khamzat Chimaev At UFC 328

    Sean Strickland's next fight is Saturday, May 9, 2026, against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in Newark. Get the date, full card, start time, broadcast info and what's next.

  3. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Khamzat Chimaev's Next Fight: When He Faces Sean Strickland At UFC 328

    Khamzat Chimaev's next fight is Saturday, May 9, 2026, against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in Newark. Get the date, full card, start time, broadcast info and what's next.

  4. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    UFC 328: Sean Strickland's Nightmare Scenario Vs. Khamzat Chimaev Broken Down

    A breakdown of the worst-case scenario for Sean Strickland against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, from the early striking exchange to the long-term gatekeeper fallout.

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