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Sean Strickland Next Fight: 4 Options After His UFC 328 Title Win, Including Nassourdine Imavov
TL;DR
Sean Strickland won the UFC 328 title by defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision. He is now considering four potential opponents for his first title defense.
Key points
- Sean Strickland won UFC 328 title
- Defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision
- Strickland is a two-time champion at 185 pounds
- Considering four opponents for title defense
- Nassourdine Imavov is one of the options
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In the headliner of UFC 328, Sean Strickland entered as the underdog against UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev last Saturday. However, the opposing odds weren’t anything new to the native of Anaheim, California. After a dominant first round where Chimaev controlled Strickland on the ground, it seemed that the challenger was in for a long night.
Then Strickland (31-7) turned the tide in round two, as he stuffed several takedowns from the defending champion. Chimaev (15-1) suddenly looked vulnerable inside the octagon, with Strickland working the jab and landing straight right hands. After five hard-fought rounds, “Tarzan” earned a split decision win to become a two-time champion at 185 pounds and handed the Russian native his first defeat.
As Strickland enters his second reign as the middleweight kingpin, we look at who he could face in his first title defense.
Joe Pyfer
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“Bodybagz” has compiled an impressive 7-1 record since his UFC debut in 2022. Only one of those wins has come by way of decision. Joe Pyfer hit a setback after a unanimous decision loss against Jack Hermansson in February 2024. Since then, he has been on a four-fight winning streak, with three Performance of the Night bonuses. The native of Vineland, New Jersey, is coming off the biggest win of his career.
Q&A
Who did Sean Strickland defeat to win the UFC 328 title?
Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev to win the UFC 328 title.
What was the outcome of the fight between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev?
Sean Strickland won the fight by split decision after five rounds.
What are the potential opponents for Sean Strickland's first title defense?
Sean Strickland is considering four options for his first title defense, including Nassourdine Imavov.
How did Sean Strickland turn the fight around against Khamzat Chimaev?
Strickland turned the fight around by stuffing several takedowns and effectively using his jab and straight right hands.
