Strickland reveals curious moment against Chimaev at UFC 328 and fires back: 'Son of a bitch'

Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Sean Strickland sent a message to Khamzat Shimaev after the victory in UFC 328, held last Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA). After defeating the Russian by split decision and regaining the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg)The American revealed a scene from the fifth round of the main fight in which he considered his rival's attitude a 'betrayal'.

During the post-event press conference, Strickland recounted that Chimaev signaled towards the center of the octagon as if he wanted to engage in a stand-up exchange of blows in the final moments of the fight. However, according to the champion, it all turned out to be part of a takedown attempt by his opponent immediately afterward. Commenting on the situation, the American didn't mince words and mocked the Russian's actions.

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“Let me tell you something, Chimaev. You son of a bitch. Did you see what he did to me in the fifth round? He pointed to the ground and said, ‘Let’s give people what they want’…”

And I was like, 'Okay. I'm going to trust you, the guy who kicked me in the balls.' So I raised my hands, and this son of a bitch went over there and tried to take me down,” Strickland said at the post-match press conference.UFC 328.

???? Sean Strickland still had some sh*t to say about Khamzat Shimaev who shot a takedown after pointing down for a 'man dance':

"Let me tell you, Chimaev. You motherf**er. Did you see in the 5th round what he did to me? He pointed on the mat and said 'Let's give people what they… pic.twitter.com/A3cBlj823p

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) May 10, 2026

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

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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.