Former UFC champ claims Sean Strickland's 'stupidity' earned surprise title shot against Khamzat Chimaev

Belal Muhammad Blasts Sean Strickland’s Title Shot: ‘He Talked His Way In,’ Wants Chimaev to ‘Smash Him’

Belal Muhammad thinks the UFC middleweight title picture just proved a hard truth: in 2026, being loud can matter as much as stacking wins. After Sean Strickland was booked to challenge Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, Muhammad said Nassourdine Imavov was the guy who actually earned the shot, then doubled down with a prediction that’s ...

UFC 328 Returns to Newark: Chimaev vs. Strickland Middleweight Title Fight Set

Get your tickets for UFC 328 Newark at the Prudential Center! Watch Khamzat Chimaev defend his title against Sean Strickland on May 9, 2026.

‘I’m excited to see Chimaev smash him’: Muhammad backs dominant win in Strickland title clash

Belal Muhammad says he is anticipating a decisive performance from Khamzat Chimaev when he faces Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 328 in May. The former welterweight champion weighed in on the matchup following confirmation that former champion Strickland will receive the next title shot against Chimaev, setting up a bout driven in part by their ongoing rivalry. The contest comes after Strickland rebounded from a loss to Dricus …

Kamaru Usman Predicts Sean Strickland Could Shock Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328

TLDR Kamaru Usman predicts Sean Strickland could defeat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 Usman points to Strickland’s grinding fighting style as the key factor Chimaev enters the fight undefeated with a 15-0 record The middleweight title fight is scheduled for May 9 in Newark, New Jersey Din Thomas and other analysts also view Strickland as Chimaev’s toughest challenge Sources: Score Game MMA | Sherdog | LowKick MMA Former UFC welterweight champion K…

Kamaru Usman Says Sean Strickland Could Be Khamzat Chimaev’s Toughest Test Yet At UFC 328

Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev, and Kamaru Usman (Photo by Imagn) Kamaru Usman has been in the cage with the best fighters of his generation long enough to recognize what a champion’s blind spot looks like. Now, ahead of the UFC 328 fight, the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ feels that champion Khamzat Chimaev will meet his toughest test against Sean Strickland. Usman acknowledged Chimaev’s special quality without hesitation. What he identified alongside…

Sean Strickland picked as only middleweight who can dethrone Khamzat Chimaev

Din Thomas believes Sean Strickland's last win over Anthony Hernandez proves he's the only middleweight that can beat Khamzat Chimaev.