Khamzat Chimaev breaks his silence after losing his title and undefeated record to Strickland at UFC 328.

Khamzat Shimaev lost the middleweight belt in UFC 328. Photo: Reproduction/X

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Khamzat Shimaev He spoke out after suffering the first defeat of his career. Last Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), The Russian was defeated by Sean Strickland via split decision in the main event of UFC 328., losing the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) to the American. Shortly after the result, the former champion used social media to express his gratitude and also tagged his rival in a post.

Chimaev refused to remain silent after leaving the octagon defeated. In a post on his official Instagram profile, the Russian shared a simple thank you message in Arabic, demonstrating composure even after losing his reign and undefeated record in professional MMA to a rival.

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"Alhamdulilah," he wrote. Khamzat Shimaev, an Arabic expression meaning "Praise be to God" or "Thanks be to God".

 

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Subsequently, the former champion spoke out again, this time through his X account, formerly Twitter. In an enigmatic tone, Chimaev marked Sean Strickland and left open the possibility of another meeting between the two in the future.

“@SStricklandMMA see you again soon,” Chimaev wrote shortly after losing the middleweight title to his rival at UFC 328.

@SStricklandMMA See you again soon 🫡

Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) May 10, 2026

Current moment of Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland in the UFC

Chimaev and Strickland face off in a tense confrontation at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The defeat marked the first setback in his professional career. Khamzat Shimaev in MMA. Before the UFC 328The Russian had amassed a streak of 15 consecutive victories and was coming off dominant wins on his way to the middleweight title.

On the other side, Sean Strickland He returned to the top of the division after winning a very close fight. The American prevailed by split decision and now has a record of 31 wins and seven losses in his professional MMA career.

UFC 328 results

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland derrotou Khamzat Shimaev by split decision of the judges (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the middleweight belt

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended the flyweight title.

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady derrotou Joaquin buckley by unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green derrotou Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min20s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of Round 2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson derrotou Mateusz Rebecki via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min48s of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller derrotou Jared gordon via submission (guillotine) at 3min29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov derrotou Marcus Tullius Learn by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): pat sabatini derrotou William Gomis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min12s of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa derrotou Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)