Sean Strickland News

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

Sean Strickland appears to believe Nassourdine Imavov is next for him following his stunning UFC 328 title victory. Strickland became a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion after handing Khamzat Chimaev the first loss of his pro MMA career this past Saturday. Chimaev ran into issues with Strickland’s takedown defense in the second round, which let to him engaging in the standup. Fans got a fun five-round affair that ended with Strickland taking home the split decision win and the 185-pound title.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 10, 2026

Dricus du Plessis attended the UFC 328 main event between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev, and he has some thoughts. Strickland and Chimaev took center stage in Newark on Saturday night. Going into the UFC Middleweight Championship scrap, many questioned if the challenger Strickland could defend takedowns well enough to force Chimaev to stand up throughout the bout. Strickland ultimately did manage to force “Borz” to fight on the feet, and it earned him a split decision victory to capture his second UFC middleweight title.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 10, 2026

Sean Strickland left UFC 328 as a two-time middleweight champion, but there was some uncertainty before fight night. Strickland successfully challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the 185-pound gold in Saturday’s headliner in Newark. After the fight round, Strickland managed to give Chimaev problems with his takedown defense. Once Chimaev was forced to stand with Strickland, the bout became an exciting and bloody battle that went the distance. Strickland earned the split decision to hand “Borz” the first defeat of his pro MMA career.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - May 8, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland believes there’s a line that even he won’t cross, and Josh Hokit successfully crossed it. Sean Strickland and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev were the stars of UFC 328 fight week after trading barbs for months. The two UFC 328 headliners were at the center of one of the wildest press conferences in Mixed Martial Arts history, with dozens of law enforcement officers on hand to keep Chimaev and Strickland separated.

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

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.

Harry Kettle - May 8, 2026

UFC star Sean Strickland has given his view on why he hasn’t faced a submission attempt throughout his run with the promotion. As we know, Sean Strickland is a pretty controversial figure. He’s outspoken, he doesn’t care who he offends, and the UFC aren’t going to slow him down anytime soon. Tomorrow night, he has the opportunity to silence all his doubters when he attempts to become UFC middleweight champion for the second time.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland admitted his relationship with coach Eric Nicksick is ‘mixed’ ahead of UFC 328. Sean Strickland is days away from potentially reclaiming the UFC middleweight throne against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. After months of bad blood brewing between Strickland and Chimaev, they’ll finally get the chance to settle their beef inside the Octagon in a high-stakes matchup.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 6, 2026

Sean Strickland has taken exception to Khamzat Chimaev leaking footage of their sparring session. Chimaev posted the clip on social media and wrote, “I am bullying weak people.” Most agree that there isn’t much to dissect from the video, but Strickland thinks it represents one of the things he dislikes about the UFC Middleweight Champion.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 6, 2026

Josh Hokit has a response amid Sean Strickland’s recent criticism. Strickland is known for having an erratic personality, but he insists it’s all authentic. Hokit knows he plays a character and feels MMA has been lacking big personalities. Strickland had a critique for Hokit during his UFC 328 media day session. The former UFC Middleweight Champion isn’t a fan of the shtick (h/t MMAFighting).

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.

Curtis Calhoun - May 5, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says his feud with Khamzat Chimaev kicked off after jokingly dissing his native Chechnya. Tensions are ramping up between UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland ahead of their main event clash at UFC 328. Strickland recently threatened to ‘shoot’ Chimaev during UFC 328 fight week in Newark, despite a high security presence employed by the promotion to separate the two rivals.