Sean Strickland e Khamzat Shimaev These are highlights of the UFC middleweight division. Photo montage by SUPER LUTAS.
Khamzat Shimaev He finally met his first challenger for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg). The Chechen fighter will face off against Sean Strickland In the main event of UFC 328, scheduled for May 9th in New Jersey, a confrontation promises to be exciting both inside and outside the octagon.
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Since Chimaev defeated Dricus Du Plessis No. UFC 319 and after winning the belt, 'The Wolf' went on to exchange provocations constants with Sean Strickland on social media and in interviews, making the duel practically inevitable. The rivalry gained even more strength after the American dominated. anthony hernandez in February 2026, a result that solidified his name as the leading contender for the title and paved the way for the fight to be officially announced.
Career of Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland
At 31, Khamzat Shimaev He maintains an undefeated career, with 15 wins, six by knockout and six by submission. In the UFC, 'Lobo' has nine victories and currently reigns as champion of the middleweight division.
Sean Strickland, in turn, seeks to reclaim the category's belt. The American has a record of 30 wins and seven losses, with 16 victories achieved by stoppage.
UFC 328 features a heavyweight bout in the co-main event.
In the co-main event, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) Alexander Volkov measures forces against Waldo Cortes-AcostaThe former interim title challenger in the division, the Russian is trying to get closer to the top of the division again, while the Dominican is looking for the biggest win of his career to establish himself among the division's top names.
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