Khamzat Chimaev and the UFC's Kadyrov problem

Khamzat Chimaev and the UFC's Kadyrov problem

MMA star Khamzat Chimaev’s first defeat at UFC 328 on May 10 wasn’t just a blow to his 15-0 undefeated record — it was a rare moment of silence from the Chechen fighter. After the judges declared American Sean Strickland the winner of the match, Chimaev placed the championship belt around his opponent’s waist and left the ring without addressing the crowd. It was a radically different end compared to his usual post-match displays of bravado, whi…

Sean Strickland: Khamzat Chimaev '1000% missed weight' for UFC 328

The UFC 328 main event between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev wasn't without controversy and I'm not talking about the kick to the groin at the pre-fight press conference or the split decision scorecards. The biggest controversy came the day before the event at the official weigh-ins. Many, including newly crowned two-time middleweight champion, believe Chimaev failed to make weight. They cite how quickly the weight was read after Chimaev s…

Strickland wins middleweight title

Sean Strickland regains the UFC’s 185-pound championship, defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328. The fight, held Saturday night, was marked by intense pre-fight trash talk but remained professional in the cage. Strickland, who previously lost the title…

Sean Strickland Reveals Who He Wants Next

Sean Strickland claimed a colossal split-decision win against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. It was one of the biggest shockers in the history of the sport. Strategic striking has the potency of beating elite-level wrestling, this was proven last night. However, majority of the audience are unconvinced of the decision. Former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis was extremely happy after seeing the results, because he can potentially foresee rec…

Kamaru Usman And Henry Cejudo Score UFC 328 For Khamzat Chimaev Over Sean Strickland: 'I Don’t See How He Loses The Fight'

Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo both believe Khamzat Chimaev should have left UFC 328 with a win over Sean Strickland, even after Strickland officially edged Chimaev by split decision to reclaim the UFC middleweight title. The result has already created a judging mess. Arman Tsarukyan questioned the scorecards, while Dricus Du Plessis said Strickland was ...

Former Champ Calls Out Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev For ‘Fake’ UFC 328 Bad Blood

Former UFC light heavyweight champ Jiri Prochazka took a swing at Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev over their UFC 328 buildup this morning on X. He questioned the shift from presser chaos to post-fight grins after Strickland took the middleweight belt by split decision. Prochazka laid it out plain from his spot in the Czech Republic. Sean Strickland grabbed the UFC middleweight title from Khamzat Chimaev with a split decision at UFC 328 last …