UFC 328 post-fight show: Reaction to Sean Strickland shocking Khamzat Chimaev to regain title
Sean Strickland is once again the UFC middleweight champion
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 09: Sean Strickland reacts after a split-decision victory against Khamzat Chimaev of Russia in the UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 328 event at Prudential Center on May 09, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Sean Strickland is a two-time UFC world champion, and he did it with another massive upset win in the challenger spot. Strickland handed Khamzat Chimaev his first ever loss, regaining the middleweight title in the main event of UFC 328.
And now, where in the world does this division go? Following a memorable UFC 328 event, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Strickland’s stunning victory, how the fight played out, biggest surprises, and who gets first crack at Strickland in this new title reign. Additionally, they discuss Joshua Van’s knockout win over Tatsuro Taira to defend the flyweight title and if the stoppage was too soon, big decision wins for Alexander Volkov and Sean Brady, bonus winners, Dana White’s press conference, and much more.
Watch the UFC 328 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever else you get your pods.