Sean Strickland News

Cole Shelton - May 5, 2026

The UFC is in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday for a solid UFC 328 card that sees two title fights on the line, with the middleweight strap up for grabs in the main event. In the main event, Khamzat Chimaev looks to defend his belt for the first time against former champion Sean Strickland. Heading into the bout, Chimaev is a -590 favorite while the American is a +390 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC 328, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the middleweight title fight. To no surprise, the pros are backing the odds as they expect Khamzat Chimaev to dominate Sean Strickland to defend his title.

Curtis Calhoun - May 4, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has a keen interest in Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland this weekend in Newark. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will fight former titleholder Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 headliner this weekend in one of the biggest bouts of the year. Chimaev and Strickland have traded barbs for months and are expected to deliver fireworks during an electric fight week in Newark.

Cole Shelton - May 4, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev sent a stern message to Sean Strickland ahead of their middleweight title fight at UFC 328. Chimaev is set to defend his middleweight title in the main event of UFC 328 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey, against Strickland in a highly anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Chimaev is a sizable betting favorite, and he understands why as he expects to make easy work of the American.

BJ Penn Staff - May 4, 2026

We have officially entered UFC 328 fight week, and all eyes are on the main event: a middleweight title fight between undefeated champ Khamzat Chimaev, and former champ Sean Strickland. Ahead of time, Chimaev has been labelled as a substantial betting favorite by most sportsbooks, but there are many fans and pundits who believe Strickland has the right style to challenge the unbeaten champ.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 30, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev doesn’t appear to be pressed over Sean Strickland’s gun warning ahead of their UFC 328 title bout. Strickland is known for making some off-the-wall comments, but some are concerned given his latest remark. Both Chimaev and Strickland have threatened to take things to the streets amid some heated trash talk. Strickland went as far as to say he would shoot Chimaev and his team if they attempted to jump him.

Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is the latest big-name star to question Dana White’s current passion for Mixed Martial Arts. Sean Strickland will look to reclaim the UFC middleweight throne when he faces the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 next month in Newark. Ahead of UFC 328, Strickland and Chimaev have traded personal attacks, and fight week is expected to be as eventful as ever between these two longtime adversaries.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 29, 2026

Sean Strickland doesn’t believe he’ll make amends with Khamzat Chimaev even after UFC 328. Strickland is scheduled to challenge Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship on June 9. The title fight will emanate from the Prudential Center in Newark.

Harry Kettle - April 29, 2026

Former UFC star Darren Till believes Khamzat Chimaev faces a tough test against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 next weekend. Next Saturday night, Khamzat Chimaev will defend the UFC middleweight championship against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328. It will serve as a golden opportunity for Khamzat to finally start building some consistency in the cage when it comes to his activity, after many years of not really being an ‘active’ fighter compared to some of his peers.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 22, 2026

Luke Rockhold doesn’t think much of Sean Strickland as a person, and he hopes Khamzat Chimaev steamrolls him. Chimaev is scheduled to put his UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Strickland on May 9. The two will clash inside the Prudential Center in Newark for the UFC 328 headliner. There is some bad blood going into this one, with both men even threatening a potential street fight.

Curtis Calhoun - April 20, 2026

The UFC will have an excruciatingly difficult time keeping Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev apart in the days before UFC 328. One of the biggest fights of the year features UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his belt for the first time against former titleholder Sean Strickland at UFC 328 next month. A few years removed from the two brash personalities training together at Xtreme Couture, tensions are extremely high ahead of their highly anticipated showdown.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 19, 2026

Sean Strickland has taken exception to a threat from his UFC 328 opponent Khamzat Chimaev. In a recent vlog with Adam Zubayraev, Chimaev dismissed the thought of harming Strickland inside the Octagon beyond the effects of combat sports competition. What was quite eye-opening, however, was when “Borz” discussed what would happen in a street fight between the two. That’s when Chimaev said, “If he dies, he dies.”

Cole Shelton - April 16, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev has issued a harsh warning to Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 328. Chimaev is set to defend his middleweight title in the main event of UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. Heading into the bout, Chimaev is a sizable betting favorite, and he not only expects to beat Strickland but also to dominate him. And,

Harry Kettle - April 2, 2026

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on Sean Strickland’s upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev. At UFC 328, Sean Strickland will get his chance to try and become a two-time UFC middleweight champion when he challenges Khamzat Chimaev for the belt. While many favor Chimaev to win, Sean certainly has the skills necessary to cause him some real problems.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 1, 2026

Sean Strickland will be challenging Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight gold at UFC 328, but Colby Covington doesn’t think he stands a chance. Strickland earned an0ther 185-pound title fight after he scored a second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston. Chimaev, who hasn’t competed since he won the middleweight gold back in Aug. 2025, has had some social media beef with Strickland and the two will settle things on May 9 in Newark.

Dylan Bowker - March 28, 2026

Sean Strickland is getting another crack at UFC middleweight gold on May 9th, and the former Bellator MMA/ PFL champ at 185 pounds has offered his insights on that fight. Former divisional kingpin Strickland will look to climb the mountain once again when he battles current titleholder Khamzat Chimaev in the headliner of UFC 328. Eblen is no stranger to being in MMA championship scenarios, and he has long been described as one of the best middleweights in the world. A recent online beef with the UFC middleweight champion also emerged when Eblen was touting Strickland as someone who could beat Khamzat Chimaev and regain the middleweight title.

Curtis Calhoun - March 26, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland got the first taste of Alex Pereira’s move to heavyweight in a recent sparring session. One of UFC Freedom 250’s biggest fights puts former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in a heavyweight co-main event. Pereira and Gane will fight for the interim heavyweight title as Tom Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries sustained against Gane at UFC 321 last year.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2026

Sean Strickland isn’t deserving of his spot on the UFC 328 card if you ask Belal Muhammad. Strickland is set to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship on May 9. The title opportunity was given to Strickland following a second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Houston main event back in February.

Harry Kettle - March 23, 2026

UFC analyst Din Thomas has given his thoughts on the upcoming title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. In the main event of UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland will battle for the UFC middleweight championship. While Khamzat is considered to be the favorite by many, there is no denying that Sean has the skills necessary to cause him some problems – especially if the fight stays standing for a long period of time.