Sean Strickland News

Curtis Calhoun - June 29, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev says Sean Strickland is stalling alleged talks for an immediate title rematch. Sean Strickland pulled off another legendary upset earlier this year when he defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision at UFC 328 to reclaim the middleweight title. After entering UFC 328 as a significant underdog, Strickland handed Chimaev his first career loss in a clinical performance from the now-two-time champion.

Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2026

There remains no love between former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and current middleweight titleholder Sean Strickland. Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad are two of the UFC’s most polarizing athletes, although their careers have gone down different paths in recent months.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev continues to target a rematch with Sean Strickland, and he insists things will play out far differently. Chimaev put the UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Strickland back in May. The title fight headlined UFC 328 in Newark. “Borz” was able to take Strickland down early, but he couldn’t find consistency in the grappling for the rest of the night. It allowed Strickland to make things a dog fight all the way to the final horn.

Curtis Calhoun - June 9, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White called Sean Strickland’s bluff after the middleweight champ’s recent claim that he’s ‘banned’ from the White House. The UFC’s most ambitious venture is just days away from coming to fruition. UFC Freedom 250, set to take place on the White House lawn, features seven fights, including the Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje main event.

Curtis Calhoun - June 3, 2026

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland got in trouble with the matchmakers over recent comments about UFC White House. Many current and former UFC champions are expected to attend the upcoming White House event later this month. According to UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, he’s the only one excluded from the invitations.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 1, 2026

Paulo Costa remains interested in a rematch with Sean Strickland, and he feels he’d give himself a better chance to earn the win this time. Costa and Strickland shared the Octagon back in June 2024 at UFC 302. It was a rebound fight for Strickland, who saw his first world title run end thanks to Dricus du Plessis in the fight prior. Ultimately, Strickland defeated Costa via split decision.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2026

Sean Strickland doesn’t believe the first title defense in his second reign as the UFC Middleweight Champion will be against Dricus du Plessis. Strickland and du Plessis have shared the Octagon twice. “Stillknocks” defeated Strickland via split decision back in Jan. 2024 to capture the 185-pound gold. Their title rematch was far more one-sided with du Plessis earning a unanimous decision victory.

Curtis Calhoun - May 28, 2026

Top UFC middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov’s long-awaited middleweight title shot might hit another speed bump. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland shocked the world once again when he handed Khamzat Chimaev his first loss in the cage earlier this month at UFC 328. After months of bad blood between Strickland and Chimaev, the two middleweights went back-and-forth in one of the best fights of the year, with Strickland earning the split decision nod.

Curtis Calhoun - May 22, 2026

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland requests that the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights help check off his bucket list. Sean Strickland is known to always be up for a fight, whether it’s in the gym, in the cage, or in the streets of Las Vegas. Strickland most recently reclaimed the UFC middleweight title by handing Khamzat Chimaev his first career loss at UFC 328 earlier this month.

Dylan Bowker - May 20, 2026

Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev had certain parallels to Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva which was addressed in a certain regard by ‘The All-American’ himself. Sean Strickland reclaimed the middleweight crown against Khamzat Chimaev in what many saw as an upset at UFC 328. Someone tied to upset UFC middleweight title wins is Chris Weidman who famously ended the lengthy championship winning streak of Anderson Silva to usurp his 185 pound throne. When asked for his thoughts on Strickland again capturing gold and in another context where a lot of people saw it as a massive upset victory, Weidman said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2026

Daniel Cormier believes Sean Strickland could’ve had a more definitive win over Khamzat Chimaev with one change. Strickland secured his second UFC title when he earned a split nod over Chimaev on May 9. The two collided in the UFC 328 headliner. “Borz” put the middleweight title at stake inside the Prudential Center in Newark. Chimaev had early success with his grappling, but Strickland was able to thwart that area of his game throughout the fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2026

Joe Rogan has shared one element of Sean Strickland’s game that he feels makes him one of the toughest opponents to overcome. Strickland became a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion when he defeated Khamzat Chimaev in Newark on May 9. The UFC 328 headliner went the distance, and Strickland was awarded the split decision victory. He has now handed Chimaev the first loss of his pro MMA career.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 13, 2026

Sean Strickland’s head coach vehemently denies that his fighter and Khamzat Chimaev manufactured their beef prior to UFC 328. Strickland and Chimaev shared some heated words in the buildup to this past Saturday’s middleweight title clash in Newark. It got to the point where the UFC brass put extra security between both men, and didn’t allow the two to face off during the ceremonial weigh-ins.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 13, 2026

Sean Strickland was injured prior to UFC 328, and he certainly didn’t walk out of his middleweight title win unscathed. Strickland stunned the MMA world once again by defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision this past Saturday in Newark. Despite separating his shoulder four days before fight night, Strickland gutted things out and forced “Borz” into a dogfight. The plan worked, as Strickland is now a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion.

Harry Kettle - May 13, 2026

Former MMA referee John McCarthy has given his thoughts on the scoring for Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland. Last weekend, in the main event of UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev lost his first fight as a professional mixed martial artist. He fell to a split decision defeat at the hands of Sean Strickland, who was able to grind out a win and become a two-time UFC middleweight champion.

Harry Kettle - May 13, 2026

Former UFC star Darren Till has suggested that at his best, he could defeat new UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Back in the day, Darren Till was considered to be one of the most interesting welterweight prospects in all of mixed martial arts. He absolutely shot up through the ranks at 170 pounds until finally, he received a shot at UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley – which he proceeded to lose via submission.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 12, 2026

Jorge Masvidal believes Sean Strickland has elevated himself into legendary status following UFC 328. Strickland challenged Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship this past Saturday. Strickland was a sizable underdog, just as he was before defeating Israel Adesanya back in 2023. Once again, Strickland pulled off a massive upset by dethroning Chimaev via split decision.

Cole Shelton - May 11, 2026

The UFC was in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday for a solid UFC 328 fight card that saw two titles on the line. The main event saw Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight title against Sean Strickland. The co-main event saw Joshua Van putting his flyweight title on the line against Tatsuro Taira. In the end, it was Strickland who edged out a split decision to pull off a massive upset. Van, meanwhile, scored a TKO win over Taira to defend his flyweight title for the first time. Following UFC 328, here is what I think should be next for the stars of the event.