UFC 328 MW title change: Strickland upsets Chimaev
Key Questions
Who won the middleweight title at UFC 328?
Sean Strickland upset Khamzat Chimaev to win the middleweight title via split decision.
What happened in the featherweight title fight at UFC 328?
Van retained his featherweight belt with a dramatic TKO victory over Taira.
Is Khamzat Chimaev's next fight confirmed?
Yes, Chimaev is scheduled to face Fluffy Hernandez in a rebound bout set for late 2026.
How did Dricus du Plessis react to the title change?
Du Plessis reacted with interest in a potential rematch against Strickland and discussed a possible move to 205 pounds.
What was Robert Whittaker's response to Chimaev's loss?
Whittaker admitted Strickland proved him wrong and expressed surprise at the outcome of the title fight.
Chimaev loses MW title to Strickland via split decision. Van retains FW belt with dramatic TKO over Taira. Chimaev rebound vs Fluffy Hernandez late 2026 confirmed. Whittaker and DDP react with rematch interest and 205 shift talks.
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Updated May 21, 2026