Khamzat Chimaev News

Harry Kettle - May 11, 2026

Famous MMA coach Firas Zahabi wants to help train Khamzat Chimaev following his first pro defeat at UFC 328. Last weekend, Khamzat Chimaev lost for the first time in his professional mixed martial arts career. He fell to a split decision defeat at the hands of Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328, and in the process, he lost the UFC middleweight championship.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 10, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan was in Khamzat Chimaev’s corner for UFC 328, and he’s reacted to “Borz’s” stunning loss. Chimaev failed to retain the UFC Middleweight Championship this past Saturday. It was evident in the second round that Strickland was able to have some success thwarting Chimaev’s grappling. “Borz” decided to save his energy for a standup war with the man he once sparred with.

Harry Kettle - May 10, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has revealed how he scored Sean Strickland’s big victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Last night at UFC 328, we saw one of the biggest upsets in the recent history of UFC title fights. Sean Strickland was able to overcome the odds and beat Khamzat Chimaev, who was previously unbeaten, to become the new UFC middleweight champion – marking the second time he has held the belt.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 10, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev might be done with the middleweight division following UFC 328. Chimaev no longer lays claim to the 185-pound gold and he has suffered the first defeat of his pro MMA career. “Borz” shared the Octagon with Sean Strickland in Newark this past Saturday. While Chimaev was widely expected to turn in a dominant grappling display, there were some experts who felt Strickland could avoid the wrestling enough to make things interesting.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 10, 2026

Sean Strickland has explained his newfound respect for Khamzat Chimaev after the two went to war at UFC 328. Strickland once again turned the MMA world upside down by scoring another big upset win in a title fight this past Saturday. Strickland challenged Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship inside the Prudential Center in Newark. While “Borz” found early success with his grappling, he soon abandoned it after Strickland began to defend takedowns.

Chris Taylor - May 9, 2026

Tonight’s UFC 328 event was headlined by a middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. Chimaev (15-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since claiming the promotion‘s middleweight title with a lopsided decision victory over Dricus Du Plessis this past August at UFC 319. Prior to that title-earning triumph, ‘Borz’ was coming off wins over former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker.

Chris Taylor - May 9, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 328 results, including the main event middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. Chimaev (15-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since claiming the promotion‘s middleweight title with a lopsided decision victory over Dricus Du Plessis this past August at UFC 319. Prior to that title-earning triumph, ‘Borz’ was coming off wins over former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker.

Chris Taylor - May 9, 2026

The Octagon returns to New Jersey for tonight’s UFC 328 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland. Chimaev (15-0 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since claiming the promotion‘s middleweight title with a lopsided decision victory over Dricus Du Plessis this past August at UFC 319. Prior to that title-earning triumph, ‘Borz’ was coming off wins over former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2026

Tom Aspinall has shared his breakdown of Sean Strickland’s chances against Khamzat Chimaev ahead of Saturday’s UFC 328 event. Chimaev is set to put the UFC Middleweight Championship on the line against Strickland inside the Prudential Center in Newark. Many are wondering how Strickland will respond once his back hits the mat. It’s a question that Aspinall also has going into this weekend’s card.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2026

UFC 328 has its main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland official following the weigh-ins. Chimaev and Strickland tipped the scales in Newark on Friday morning. Each combatant hit the 185-pound mark before Saturday’s UFC Middleweight Championship fight.

BJ Penn Staff - May 8, 2026

Is Sean Strickland going to beat Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 328 main event? Suddenly, a far greater number of fans seem to believe it’s possible. Chimaev is the reigning UFC middleweight champion. He is a big favorite to beat the former champ Strickland ahead of Saturday’s UFC 328 card in New Jersey, but the money line is likely to see some last minute movement after the card’s weigh-ins on Friday.

BJ Penn Staff - May 8, 2026

Dillon Danis will not be allowed to attend UFC 328 this weekend. As it turns out, he’s not the only notable fighter who is barred from the event. UFC 328 goes down in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday. The main event will see undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev take on former champ Sean Strickland. It is one of the most intense grudge matches we’ve seen in years, and security personnel will have their hands full with the two headliners, as well as their teams. Evidently, they do not want any other agitators gaining access to the event and making their jobs more difficult.

Curtis Calhoun - May 7, 2026

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland stole the show at the UFC 328 press conference. Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are hours away from clashing inside the Octagon at UFC 328. But before the action transpired in the cage, Chimaev and Strickland had quite the battle on the microphones at Thursday’s pre-fight press conference.

Harry Kettle - May 7, 2026

UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev’s coach Alan Nascimento believes he could pursue his dream of competing at the Olympics. On Saturday night, Khamzat Chimaev will defend the UFC middleweight championship for the first time. He will go head to head with Sean Strickland, a former champion in his own right, and it’s safe to say that emotions have been boiling over in recent weeks.

Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev didn’t hold back on former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s recent claims to the middleweight belt. Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland will clash in a UFC middleweight title grudge match this weekend at UFC 328, and Conor McGregor is keeping a keen eye on the action.

Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev didn’t exactly strike a sentimental tone in his reaction to Gilbert Burns’ retirement. Khamzat Chimaev is days away from his first UFC middleweight title defense, and he has a former rival on his mind.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 6, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev feels he may have misjudged how strong Dricus du Plessis was going to be in their lopsided UFC title fight. Back in Aug. 2025, Chimaev challenged du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship. While some felt du Plessis had a chance to make things interesting, he was outclassed in the grappling department. Chimaev scored 12 takedowns on 17 attempts. He also had 21 minutes and 40 seconds of total control time.

Curtis Calhoun - May 5, 2026

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev dismissed Sean Strickland’s claim that he’s a ‘bully’ by posting sparring footage. Just hours away from one of the biggest UFC fights of 2026, bad blood boils between UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland. Chimaev and Strickland are being separated by a large security presence throughout UFC 328 fight week, especially after Strickland recently threatened to ‘shoot’ Chimaev and his team if they crossed paths.