'King of the upsets': Fighters react to Sean Strickland's UFC 328 title upset

TL;DR

Sean Strickland became a two-time middleweight champion by defeating Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in Newark, N.J., via split decision.

Key points

Sean Strickland became a two-time middleweight champion
Defeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328
Victory achieved by split decision
Event held at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Strickland claimed he was the only fighter capable of defeating Chimaev

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Sean Strickland became a two-time middleweight champion and did it in upset fashion yet again when he shocked Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Strickland (31-7 MMA, 18-7 UFC) has long said he was the only man capable of defeating Chimaev (15-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) at 185 pounds. He proved that to be true with a split decision victory in Saturday's headliner at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Strickland's title-winning upset of Chimaev at UFC 328.

Are you guys ready?! The #UFC328 main event is here!

Khamzat Chimaev defends his title against Sean Strickland. Who are you rooting for?

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 10, 2026 Gotta root for the American 🇺🇸 here right?!! Good scrap hope he can make it a good one

— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) May 10, 2026 Just let them fight I don’t wanna hear introductions

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 10, 2026 That New Jersey commission just came in his own Threads tonight.

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 10, 2026 Quite a bit of security between Chimaev and Strickland

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— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) Touch of gloves???

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