INTERNATIONAL — May 10, 2026
Sean Strickland Reclaims UFC Middleweight Title
Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey, to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship.
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Sean Strickland has reclaimed the UFC middleweight championship following a victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. The event was held in Newark, New Jersey.
The championship fight was a closely contested five-round bout that required the judges' scorecards to determine a winner. The judges scored the match 48-47, 47-48, and 48-47, resulting in a split decision victory for Strickland.
By winning the bout, Strickland returns to the top of the middleweight division, securing the title after a competitive performance against Chimaev.
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