An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Sean Strickland delivers a jab to Khamzat Chimaev during his middleweight victory at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026 at Prudential Center, Image 2 shows A bloodied, but satisfied Sean Strickland exits the Octagon after his split decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev

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UFC 328: Sean Strickland captures middleweight title with split decision win over Khamzat Chimaev

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New York Post
Al Jazeera
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USA's Sean Strickland scored a split decision victory over previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev, 48-47, 47-48, 48-47, in the main event of UFC 328. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Al Jazeera, New York Post.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Sean Strickland delivers a jab to Khamzat Chimaev during his middleweight victory at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026 at Prudential Center, Image 2 shows A bloodied, but satisfied Sean Strickland exits the Octagon after his split decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
5/10/2026

UFC 328: Sean Strickland captures middleweight title with split decision win over Khamzat Chimaev

The American returned the middleweight championship to the U.S. with a split decision victory over previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev, 48-47, 47-48, 48-47, in the main event of UFC 328 at Prudential Center on Saturday night. A fight marked during fight week for its elevated security presence was preceded during.

UFC: Strickland downs Khamzat on split decision to take middleweight belt
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
5/10/2026

Strickland vs Chimaev – UFC 328: Strickland downs Chimaev on split decision

Sean Strickland has won the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 185-pound championship for the second time in his career, defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision in a bout that never rose to the level of vitriol and threats of violence outside the cage that both fighters engaged in in advance of the main event of.