Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland - Live Stats, Fight Analytics & Results

The main event of UFC 328 is a massive collision between two of the biggest personalities and most effective styles in the middleweight division. Undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev puts his title on the line against the former king and master of "Man Dance," Sean Strickland. Featuring live stats, round-by-round analytics, and official results inside the Stats Fight app.

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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland

FIGHT CONTEXT

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland

The main event of UFC 328 is a massive collision between two of the biggest personalities and most effective styles in the middleweight division. Undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev puts his title on the line against the former king and master of "Man Dance," Sean Strickland.

For Chimaev, this fight is the ultimate validation. After a dominant rise across two weight classes, he now sits atop the 185-pound throne. This defense is about proving his cardio and wrestling can hold up against a fighter who famously never stops coming forward. A win here cements Khamzat as the undisputed face of the new era.

For Strickland, this is a chance to reclaim his crown and derail the sport's biggest hype train. Known for his unique defensive shell and relentless jab, Strickland thrives on frustrating elite athletes and dragging them into deep waters. For Sean, this is a "business as usual" mission to prove that fundamental boxing and grit beat "Wolf" intensity.

This fight presents a key dynamic:
Can Khamzat’s explosive wrestling and early-round finishing power break Strickland’s legendary cardio and defensive "Philly Shell"?

FIGHTER MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland - Fighter Breakdown & Style Matchup

Khamzat Chimaev - Dominant Wrestling, Intensity & Elite Finishing

Aggressive, high-paced wrestling with immediate takedown threats.
One-punch knockout power and suffocating top control.
Phenomenal submission game (D'Arce, Rear Naked Choke).
A force of nature who looks to end fights within the first five minutes by overwhelming opponents with sheer physical force and technique.
Sean Strickland - Defensive Mastery, High Volume & Conditioning

Elite "Philly Shell" defense that makes him incredibly hard to hit cleanly.
A piston-like jab that disrupts opponents' rhythm and builds damage.
Unlimited cardio and championship-round experience.
Strickland is a master of distance management who wins by attrition, slowly breaking his opponents' will through constant pressure and verbal taunts.