What division do Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev fight in?

The fight takes place in the Middleweight division over 5 rounds.

Who is the favorite between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev?

Khamzat Chimaev is the bookmaker favorite over Sean Strickland.

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland · May 9, 2026

Middleweight 5R Title Fight

Sean Strickland VS Khamzat Chimaev

Sean Strickland

31-7-0 · 400

United States

Winner

Khamzat Chimaev

15-1-0 · -426

United Arab Emirates

Defeat

Summary

Sean Strickland faces Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Fight in the Middleweight division over 5 rounds. Sean Strickland comes in with a 31-7-0 record, Khamzat Chimaev with 15-1-0. Khamzat Chimaev is the betting favorite. Result: Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by Split Decision in round 5.

Updated on Jun 2, 2026

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Tale of the Tape: Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev

31-7-0

Record

15-1-0

6' 1"

Height

6' 2"

76"

Reach

75"

Age

—

Stance

—

Style

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UFC Rank

How do Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev win their fights?

Sean Strickland

SUB

DEC

Khamzat Chimaev

SUB

DEC

What does the MMX community think?

Sean Strickland0% Khamzat Chimaev100%

12 predictions Top predicted method: SUB (75%)

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