Result
Sean StricklandDecision (Split)
MethodDecision (Split)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
Details(47–48, 48–47, 48–47)
Elo swing-15Khamzat Chimaev (1843 → 1828)+11Sean Strickland (1813 → 1824)
UFC 328 : CHIMAEV VS STRICKLAND
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland
DateMay 9, 2026
DivisionMiddleweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenuePrudential Center
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
L
Borz | 15-1-0Khamzat Chimaev
W
Tarzan | 31-7-0Sean Strickland
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland
Method :Decision (Split)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :(47–48, 48–47, 48–47)
Khamzat Chimaev
Elo1828Great
3Y trend1807 → 1828
AwardFor the UFC Middleweight Championship.
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (Split)
Sean Strickland
Elo1824Great
3Y trend1796 → 1824
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Sean Strickland won this fight by Decision (Split) in round R5 at 5:00. Neither fighter led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Khamzat ChimaevSean Strickland
Elo edge
Khamzat Chimaev1828-15 last move
Sean Strickland1824+11 last move
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Recorded fight totals
Khamzat ChimaevvsSean Strickland
Control time
7:16vs3:01
Sig. strikes
98vs123
Total strikes
137vs160
Takedowns
9vs0
Finishing profile
Khamzat ChimaevKO/TKO leads 40% of wins
Sean Stricklanddecision leads 48% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland is a completed Middleweight Title fight from UFC 328 : CHIMAEV VS STRICKLAND. Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by Decision (Split) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland quick answers
Who won Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland?
Sean Strickland won Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland by Decision (Split) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland on?
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland is listed on UFC 328 : CHIMAEV VS STRICKLAND.
What are the records for Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland?
Khamzat Chimaev enters with a 15-1-0 record and Sean Strickland enters with a 31-7-0 record.
What division is Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland?
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland is listed as a Middleweight Title fight.
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