Sean Strickland captures title with win over Khamzat Chimaev
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Sean Strickland reclaimed the UFC middleweight championship with a split decision win over previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, held at Prudential Center.
- The fight featured intense grappling exchanges and striking battles, with both fighters sustaining bloody noses; Chimaev attempted multiple takedowns but Strickland’s jab and striking activity played a key role in the victory.
- Strickland apologized post-fight for using stereotypes to promote the bout and expressed respect for all ethnicities and religions.
- In the co-main event, Joshua Van defended his flyweight title via fifth-round TKO against Tatsuro Taira, overcoming early takedown challenges to secure the win with powerful body shots.
- Other notable results included Alexander Volkov winning a controversial heavyweight decision, Sean Brady dominating Joaquin Buckley in welterweight, and King Green submitting Jeremy Stephens in lightweight action.
