Sean Strickland News

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,

Curtis Calhoun - April 3, 2026

One prominent UFC analyst believes Sean Strickland presents a head-scratching puzzle for Khamzat Chimaev to solve at UFC 328. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland received a faster path to another title shot quicker than most expected when Khamzat Chimaev won the belt last year at UFC 319. After an impressive win over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston, Strickland will challenge for Chimaev’s title in the UFC 328 main event next month in Newark.

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.

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 26, 2026

Israel Adesanya wouldn’t be surprised if Sean Strickland can pull of a big upset over Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland will challenge Chimaev for the middleweight title on May 9 in the UFC 328 main event in Newark. While some felt Nassourdine Imavov would be the rightful No. 1 contender, Strickland leapfrogged the competition with his second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston back in February.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - March 19, 2026

One of Sean Strickland’s longtime detractors didn’t hold back on the former UFC middleweight champ getting a UFC 328 title shot. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will look to begin his title reign on a positive note when he squares off with former titleholder Sean Strickland at UFC 328. Chimaev vs. Strickland headlines an intriguing card in Newark, featuring two middleweights who have been on each other’s nerves for months.

Curtis Calhoun - March 18, 2026

Din Thomas believes Sean Strickland’s last win over Anthony Hernandez proves he’s the only middleweight that can beat Khamzat Chimaev. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will return to the Octagon faster than predicted against former titleholder Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event on May 9th. Chimaev won the middleweight belt dominantly against Dricus du Plessis last year at UFC 319.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 15, 2026

Sean Strickland feels his name should’ve been called as part of UFC’s partnership with the FBI. It was recently announced that Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal, Renzo Gracie, Chris Weidman, Manel Kape, and Claudia Gadelha will serve as instructors to help train FBI agents. UFC CEO Dana White had been adamant about the possibility of a partnership before it was ultimately revealed.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 13, 2026

Sean Strickland is set to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship, and Jorge Masvidal thinks there will be a new titleholder. Chimaev vs. Strickland is scheduled to headline UFC 328 in Newark on May 9. The title fight was booked after Strickland turned in a stellar performance in his second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez. While Nassourdine Imavov had been thought of to be a prime candidate for a title shot, Strickland’s showing at UFC Houston and popularity earned him the fight.

Curtis Calhoun - March 11, 2026

Women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano issued a fiery response to former UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland’s critical remarks. Gina Carano and former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will square off in one of the biggest fights in women’s MMA history on May 16th. The fight came together 17 years after Carano’s last bout, and a full decade since Rousey’s last appearance in the Octagon against Amanda Nunes.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2026

Sean Strickland continues to stoke the flames in his heated war of words with UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland is fresh off a highlight reel finish over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Houston headliner. The second-round TKO victory left many wondering if Strickland had done enough to shoot up to No. 1 contender status. Strickland is a former 185-pound titleholder, and he’s pounding the table for another championship fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2026

Sean Strickland is getting some support from a former foe, who believes he’s got a shot at dethroning Khamzat Chimaev. While Nassourdine Imavov made a case to receive a UFC Middleweight Championship opportunity by extending his winning streak to five after defeating Caio Borralho, Strickland has regained momentum. In the main event of UFC Houston, Strickland crumbled Hernandez with a knee to the body and some follow-up punches to seal the second-round TKO finish.

Curtis Calhoun - March 3, 2026

Dricus du Plessis believes his two-time rival Sean Strickland would present UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev with many problems. Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis was dethroned by Khamzat Chimaev in their middleweight title matchup last year at UFC 319. In one of the most highly anticipated showdowns in middleweight history, Chimaev wrestled his way to a dominant performance to win the 185 lb belt.

Harry Kettle - March 2, 2026

UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev has called out Colby Covington, and he’s also provided an update on his next fight. It’s safe to say that Khamzat Chimaev is enjoying himself on social media these days. Whether it is at the expense of his fellow fighters or the fans, he likes winding people up, and you’d have to say that he’s getting quite good at it. Alas, what we really want is for him to get a fight booked, with Nassourdine Imavov seemingly being the leading contender – alongside Sean Strickland who recently defeated Anthony Hernandez.

Harry Kettle - February 25, 2026

Sean Strickland’s coach Eric Nicksick has given his thoughts on their potential gameplan for a fight against Khamzat Chimaev. As we know, Sean Strickland is riding high in the wake of his triumph over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston. In the eyes of many, this sets us up for a title fight between him and Khamzat Chimaev – but given the presence of Nassourdine Imavov as another possible contender, that may not end up being the case.