Pic: Sean Strickland shows off gruesome broken nose after UFC 328 title win

Sean Strickland reclaimed the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision in the main event at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Following the victory, Strickland posted a graphic photo on social media revealing a badly broken nose sustained during the fight. This is reportedly the second consecutive major nose injury for Strickland in a significant bout.