10-05-26
Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision in the UFC 328 main event on May 9, capping a tense night at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
The judges’ scorecards read 48-47, 48-47, and 47-48, giving Strickland the narrow victory after five rounds. The bout headlined UFC 328 and aired live on Paramount+.
Chants of "USA" and "Khamzat" rang out during the contest, with one voice in the crowd clearly yelling, "I love you" as the fighters battled through the main event.
Strickland entered the fight with a 31-7 record, while Chimaev came in at 15-1, adding extra intrigue to the closely contested matchup.
