Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev: UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Fight Breakdown
Sean Strickland faced Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 09, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision at 5:00 of round 5.
Result & Event Context
Sean Strickland faced Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 09, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision at 5:00 of round 5.
Recorded Fight Statistics
Sean Strickland: 123 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Khamzat Chimaev: 98 significant strikes landed and 9 completed takedowns.
Striking & Grappling Comparison
Sean Strickland landed 123 significant strikes and Khamzat Chimaev landed 98. Sean Strickland recorded 25 more landed significant strikes.
Sean Strickland completed 0 takedowns; Khamzat Chimaev completed 9. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.
The judges determined the outcome round by round using effective striking and grappling. Cumulative strike and takedown totals are useful context, but they do not independently establish which rounds a fighter won.
Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation
The fight lasted 25:00 of active round time, ending at 5:00 of round 5. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.
These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.
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