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Chimaev vs Strickland to headline UFC 328 in Newark
sports29 days ago

Chimaev vs Strickland to headline UFC 328 in Newark

Dana White announced that Khamzat Chimaev will face Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event on May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, finally settling their feud. Strickland earned a title shot after knocking out Anthony Hernandez, while Chimaev remains undefeated and a heavy favorite. The card also features Volkov vs Cortes-Acosta, with Brady vs Buckley and Blachowicz vs Guskov among other bouts.

Chimaev-Strickland Middleweight Title Clash Set for UFC 328 in Newark
sports29 days ago

Chimaev-Strickland Middleweight Title Clash Set for UFC 328 in Newark

UFC 328 will crown or confirm the middleweight champion as Khamzat Chimaev defends his title against Sean Strickland on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The card also features a heavyweight eliminator: Volkov vs. Cortes-Acosta. The rivalry between Chimaev and Strickland has been fueled by years of trash talk and a past sparring session, with Chimaev remaining undefeated in nine UFC appearances and Strickland aiming for another title bid after a KO win and a controversial year.

Strickland claims he made Chimaev quit in training; Chimaev fires back
sports1 month ago

Strickland claims he made Chimaev quit in training; Chimaev fires back

After UFC Houston, Sean Strickland said in a post-fight scrum that he made Khamzat Chimaev quit during training and mocked Chimaev’s gym behavior, while Chimaev countered on social media by noting he beat Dricus du Plessis (who has beaten Strickland twice) and dismissed Strickland’s account as he and Strickland trade barbs amid rumors about Chimaev possibly moving up to 205 pounds for an interim title.

Strickland overmatches Hernandez in Houston, calls out Chimaev for a title bid
sports1 month ago

Strickland overmatches Hernandez in Houston, calls out Chimaev for a title bid

Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez by KO at 2:33 of the third round in the UFC Houston main event, using a sharp jab and a decisive middle-knee that sealed the finish. Immediately after, Strickland called out Khamzat Chimaev, signaling a potential title shot and injecting new life into the middleweight title picture as Hernandez’s streak ended and Strickland eyed a high-profile matchup in 2026.

Nunes fires back at Strickland's sexist critique of women's MMA
sports1 month ago

Nunes fires back at Strickland's sexist critique of women's MMA

Amanda Nunes publicly clapped back at Sean Strickland’s sexist comments about women’s MMA, sharing his remarks and stressing that women fighters are fighters too while adding 'Don’t cry, man' in Portuguese; Nunes, a former two-division champion planning a later-2024 return to challenge Kayla Harrison, sparked support and sharp rebuttals from fellow fighters as Strickland faced backlash for his comments.

UFC Star Sparks Outrage With Explicit Press Conference Rant
sports1 month ago

UFC Star Sparks Outrage With Explicit Press Conference Rant

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland triggered backlash with an expletive-laden tirade at a pre-fight press conference, railing against feminism, belittling women’s sports, and directing homophobic slurs at Bad Bunny while promoting his upcoming UFC Fight Night; UFC president Dana White says fighters can voice their opinions, though the remarks drew swift criticism as the event streams on Paramount+.