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UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland said attending the Brand Risk 14 event, headlined by Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery, was the most shameful thing he’s witnessed; he left early, said he felt like less of a man, and apologized on Instagram. He criticized the streamer-driven lineup and warned about its implications for American culture, while noting UFC chief Dana White’s support for the event.
Du Plessis dismissed Khamzat Chimaev's weight-cut excuses after UFC 328, arguing that a 12-pound cut in 24 hours isn't catastrophic and that blaming a weight cut won't excuse a loss; he praised Strickland's performance, questioned a quick rematch for Chimaev, and noted uncertainty about Chimaev's next move (including a possible move to 205).
Sean Strickland revealed a severe, multi-part shoulder injury—Type 2 AC separation, extended SLAP tear, and partial rotator cuff tearing/tendinosis—that left him compromised before his upset win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, an issue he says began with a sparring session with Johnny Eblen. Joe Rogan noticed the problem from cageside and said Strickland fought with one arm; after medical consultation, Strickland shared the injury details publicly, highlighting how he still pulled off the win.
Eric Nicksick says the feud between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev was genuine going into UFC 328, but after a 25-minute war Strickland won by split decision and the fighters exchanged a moment of sportsmanship as Chimaev wrapped the belt and apologized for the pre-fight hype; security concerns were noted, and the incident stands as a testament to respect amid intense rivalry, marking a meaningful chapter in Strickland’s title run alongside his earlier win over Adesanya.
Khamzat Chimaev says the feud with Sean Strickland ended on good terms after UFC 328, where Chimaev suffered his first pro loss. The two exchanged smiles, Chimaev even placed Strickland’s belt on him, and Strickland issued an apology. Chimaev now wants a rematch with Strickland as his only fight, though it remains uncertain if it can be arranged amid Strickland’s other potential contenders.
Sean Strickland celebrated his UFC title by bringing the belt to Las Vegas’ Xtreme Couture, filming with his training partners and praising the team.
Georges St-Pierre praised Sean Strickland's split-decision upset of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, saying the performance proved Chimaev is beatable even if he's the better overall fighter; the piece notes Strickland's composure under pressure and hints at a potential rematch, while Chimaev's camp remains focused on avenging the loss rather than moving up a weight class.
Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev to win the UFC middleweight title at UFC 328 in Newark, a result that drew praise from Jorge Masvidal who called Strickland an all-time great and a Hall of Famer, highlighting his career progression, his wins over top opponents like Israel Adesanya and Chimaev, and his string of high-profile upsets.
Khamzat Chimaev lost a split decision to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, and his team claims a brutal 185-pound weight cut left him sluggish, with brother Artur saying his body shut down during the process. He allegedly dropped from about 231 pounds and only regained roughly 11–13 pounds by fight time. Talks of a move to light heavyweight circulated, but Chimaev posted a return and his camp says they’ve requested a rematch with Strickland, eyeing an Abu Dhabi event in October.
Khamzat Chimaev suffered his first MMA loss at UFC 328 (split decision to Sean Strickland), prompting Poirier to say his aura was damaged and Masvidal to argue the defeat exposed questions about his ceiling and invincibility, with a tougher return fight likely ahead.
Sean Strickland handed Khamzat Chimaev his first loss at UFC 328, ending Chimaev's undefeated run after a strong start as fatigue set in; Dustin Poirier said Chimaev’s aura took a hit, while Chimaev briefly talked about moving to 205 pounds before signaling a rematch with Strickland; a bloody post-fight photo contrasted with the hype.
Dana White says he doesn’t buy Sean Strickland’s claim of a new, improved persona after Strickland’s split-decision win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in Newark, where Strickland captured the middleweight title. White notes the emotional night and a first‑round nose injury but remains skeptical about the longevity of the change, even as Strickland has pulled two historic upsets over Chimaev and Adesanya.
Khamzat Chimaev suffered his first career defeat to Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event and left the arena without a post-fight interview, later posting a cryptic message on social media that suggested he might not be done in the middleweight division, leaving his future uncertain.
Khamzat Chimaev’s title reign ended with a close split decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, and veteran fighters including Demetrious Johnson criticized his new conditioning coach Sam Calavitta for pushing excessive training. Johnson warned that overtraining can lead to diminishing returns and fatigue, while Aljamain Sterling echoed the sentiment, suggesting fight-specific conditioning and recovery may be more effective than marathon camps.
Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 to become the new UFC champion; after a heated buildup, the fighters exchanged a hug post-fight and Chimaev wrapped the belt around Strickland’s waist, signaling mutual respect. Strickland later said the intense feud was largely hype used to promote the bout and that his “hate” energy is drained for now, with both men acknowledging the other as a good guy. Quotes cited from Wrestling Inc.’s transcription.