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Sean Strickland won back the UFC middleweight title with a split-decision upset of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, then returned to Xtreme Couture to thank his teammates and celebrate with the belt, while eyeing potential next moves including a rematch with Chimaev or a ranking-aligned bout with Nassourdine Imavov.
A Robbery Review of UFC 328’s Strickland vs. Chimaev concludes the split-decision win for Strickland was controversial yet not a robbery; Strickland outlanded Chimaev in significant strikes and controlled much of the bout on the feet, while Chimaev had early moments and late pressure. Fans and media were split, but the article maintains the result was legitimate, even if others would score it differently.
Sean Strickland stunned Khamzat Chimaev to reclaim the UFC middleweight title at UFC 328, but he says he never goes into fights thinking he’ll win, even amid confidence and a shoulder injury; he hints Nassourdine Imavov as a likely next challenger.
After UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev lost to Sean Strickland by split decision and drew heavy criticism for smiling in the cage; Jiri Prochazka publicly questioned Chimaev’s demeanor, saying warriors must live the role and show fire even under pressure. Prochazka, who recently lost a vacant light heavyweight title bid, may move back to light heavyweight, potentially paving the way for a future Chimaev–Prochazka showdown. Dana White had branded the Strickland-Chimaev rivalry as one of the UFC’s top bitter feuds, with Strickland crowned as the new middleweight champion in the event.
At UFC 328's official weigh-ins in Newark, Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland weighed 185 pounds for the middleweight title, while Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira hit 125 for the flyweight title. The rest of the card features Volkov vs Cortes Acosta, Brady vs Buckley, and Green vs Stephens; Jeremy Stephens weighed in at 160 pounds, missing the lightweight limit and forfeiting 30% of his purse. The event takes place May 9, 2026 at Prudential Center and will air on Paramount+.
UFC 328’s pre-fight press conference is set for May 7 in Newark, with Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland on one side and Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira on the other; the event will stream live on Paramount+ and UFC YouTube, and security plans are in place as tensions rise between Chimaev and Strickland.
Sean Strickland knocked out Anthony Hernandez in UFC Houston, earning a $100,000 finish bonus and helping former UFC star Derek Brunson cash out about $53,000 from an 11-leg parlay; Conor McGregor defended Strickland after the fight, and Strickland’s mic was cut off at the post-fight press conference.
UFC Houston centers on a pivotal middleweight headliner as Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez takes the spotlight, with Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic on the card and a full prelim lineup including Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa and Serghei Spivac vs. Ante Delija; early results note Jordan Leavitt and Carli Judice earning unanimous-decision wins.
CBS Sports previews UFC Fight Night in Houston headlined by Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez. Hernandez is listed as the favorite (-278) to Strickland’s (+225), with the writer predicting Hernandez to win a close split decision thanks to his grappling control while Strickland’s defense and experience keep the fight competitive. The card also features Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic and Dan Ige vs. Melquizael Costa, with the event set for Feb. 21 at the Toyota Center and streaming on Paramount+. Prediction: Hernandez via split decision.
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez in Houston was officially weighed in, with Strickland at 185 lb and Hernandez at 186 lb for the five-round main event at Toyota Center on Feb. 21. The card also features Neal vs Medić, Ige vs Costa and other prelim bouts; prelims start at 2 p.m. PT and the main card at 5 p.m. PT, streaming on Paramount+.
Anthony Hernandez responds to Sean Strickland’s racist post by saying he’ll “torture” him in the five‑round UFC Houston main event, which could determine the next middleweight title challenger for Khamzat Chimaev. Hernandez isn’t offended, cites support from the Mexican community, and remains focused on winning to push back into title contention even as he recognizes the fight’s significance.
Anthony Hernandez fired back at Sean Strickland after Strickland shared a controversial UFC Houston poster showing Hernandez in a poncho and Strickland in an ICE uniform. Hernandez called Strickland a dirtbag and vowed to torture him in the Octagon, as backlash grew over the post; the piece also notes talk of potential title-shot implications for the Houston winner and includes a coach’s comments on future matchups.
Bishop Joseph Strickland argues that the SSPX’s plan to consecrate new bishops should be read as an attempt at apostolic continuity in a time of perceived crisis, not rebellion, emphasizing the need to preserve the traditional faith and sacraments even amid tensions with Rome and his own removal from pastoral duties in 2023.
UFC 302 saw Islam Makhachev retain his lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier in the fifth round. In the co-main event, Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa via split decision. Other notable victories included Kevin Holland's first-round submission of Michal Oleksiejczuk and Niko Price's unanimous decision win over Alex Morono.
Israel Adesanya successfully defends his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. In the co-main event, Tai Tuivasa faces Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight clash.