Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Fan ratings out of 10 · 23 / 10 ratings
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland: Matchup Breakdown
Khamzat Chimaev is 9-1 in the Middleweight division with a 90.0% win rate. Sean Strickland is 18-7 at Middleweight, winning 72.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Sean Strickland leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026, won by Sean Strickland by Decision - Split in round 5.
Khamzat Chimaev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,308 to 1,295. Career peaks are 1,347 for Khamzat Chimaev and 1,295 for Sean Strickland. Khamzat Chimaev has 2 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 9 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Sean Strickland has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 33.3% of the time.
Khamzat Chimaev stands 6' 2" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Sean Strickland is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Sean Strickland. Khamzat Chimaev is 32, Sean Strickland is 35.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Khamzat Chimaev has landed 396 significant strikes at 54.2% accuracy with 35 takedowns and 55:47 of control time. Sean Strickland has landed 2,430 at 42.5% with 18 takedowns and 33:52 of control.
Khamzat Chimaev has 2 title fights (1 won) against 4 (2 won) for Sean Strickland. They share 2 common opponents: Dricus Du Plessis, Kamaru Usman.
Have Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland fought before?
Yes. Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland have fought once in the UFC. Sean Strickland won by split decision at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland?
Sean Strickland has more UFC wins: 18 to 9. Khamzat Chimaev's UFC record is 9-1; Sean Strickland's is 18-7.
KO/TKO wins: Khamzat Chimaev 2, Sean Strickland 5. Submission wins: Khamzat Chimaev 4, Sean Strickland 1.
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Who is taller, Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland?
Khamzat Chimaev is taller at 6'2", to Sean Strickland's 6'1" (1 inch). Sean Strickland has the longer reach: 76 inches to 75.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.