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Khamzat Chimaev reacts to first professional (and title) loss at UFC 328 – ‘See you soon’

Khamzat Chimaev reacts to first professional (and title) loss at UFC 328 – ‘See you soon’

“Borz” plans to be back. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev suffered the first loss of his professional career last night (Sat., May 9, 2026), dropping a razor-close split decision to Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. After steamrolling through the division […]
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Later! Dana White confirms Khamzat Chimaev moving to Light Heavyweight after UFC 328 loss – ‘It’s exciting’

Later! Dana White confirms Khamzat Chimaev moving to Light Heavyweight after UFC 328 loss – ‘It’s exciting’

“Borz” is headed to 205 pounds. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is apparently moving up to Light Heavyweight following his upset title loss to Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event last night (Sat., May 9, 2026) inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Chimaev had repeatedly teased a move […]
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Dana White reveals news Khamzat Chimaev shared with him after losing title at UFC 328

Dana White reveals news Khamzat Chimaev shared with him after losing title at UFC 328

Dana White addresses Khamzat Chimaev’s future after UFC 328 loss
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Gym wars and violent threats: the Khamzat vs. Strickland beef, explained | UFC 328

Gym wars and violent threats: the Khamzat vs. Strickland beef, explained | UFC 328

It’s not every day a UFC fighter threatens to shoot another Octagon combatant. With UFC 328 just hours away, how did we get to the point that Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are openly threatening one another and throwing kicks at face-offs? This is a very high-level matchup and interesting style clash that would surely […]
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UFC 328 post-fight show: Reaction to Sean Strickland shocking Khamzat Chimaev to regain title

UFC 328 post-fight show: Reaction to Sean Strickland shocking Khamzat Chimaev to regain title

Sean Strickland is once again the UFC middleweight champion
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Dana White lists his top UFC feuds, puts Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland as No. 3 all-time

Dana White lists his top UFC feuds, puts Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland as No. 3 all-time

Dana White gives his top 5 UFC feuds, puts Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland as the bronze medalist
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UFC beefs up security as tensions heighten between Strickland and Chimaev ahead of title fight

UFC beefs up security as tensions heighten between Strickland and Chimaev ahead of title fight

Sean Strickland has gained notoriety for his controversial remarks in the UFC
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Watch UFC 328 post-fight press conference live stream video | Khamzat vs. Strickland

Watch UFC 328 post-fight press conference live stream video | Khamzat vs. Strickland

Now that UFC 328 is officially in the history books after a stacked night (Sat., May 9, 2026) of fights LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, fight fans can check out the post-fight press conference video above for all the best reaction and official bonus winners. On a night that […]
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Khamzat Chimaev Kicks Sean Strickland During UFC 328 Face-Off, Escalating Tensions

Khamzat Chimaev Kicks Sean Strickland During UFC 328 Face-Off, Escalating Tensions

Khamzat Chimaev Kicks Sean Strickland During UFC 328 Face-Off, Escalating Tensions
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Sean Strickland’s head coach reacts to potential pre-fight chaos with Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 328 grudge match

Sean Strickland’s head coach reacts to potential pre-fight chaos with Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 328 grudge match

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland headlines UFC 328
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Khamzat Chimaev invokes Sean Strickland’s childhood trauma as volatile trash talk ratchets up ahead of UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev invokes Sean Strickland’s childhood trauma as volatile trash talk ratchets up ahead of UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev turned things very personal as he went after Sean Strickland at the UFC 328 press conference.
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Video: Khamzat Chimaev kicks Sean Strickland during faceoff as mayhem erupts on stage ahead of UFC 328

Video: Khamzat Chimaev kicks Sean Strickland during faceoff as mayhem erupts on stage ahead of UFC 328

Dana White allowed Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland to face off and thing turned volatile in a hurry