Strickland vs Chimaev – UFC 328: Strickland downs Chimaev on split decision

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev via split decision (48–47, 48–47, 47–48) in the main event of UFC 328, held in New Jersey on May 10, 2026. The victory gave Strickland the UFC middleweight (185-pound) championship for the second time in his career. The fight was widely considered a disappointment given the intense pre-fight animosity between the two fighters.