Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev is a prominent middleweight fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He recently competed in a middleweight title bout at UFC 328 against Sean Strickland, ultimately losing the fight via split decision on May 10, 2026. This loss follows a period where Chimaev was involved in the middleweight championship landscape, as he previously defeated Dricus Du Plessis for the belt from January 2024 until August 2025. Du Plessis has since regained the title. Chimaev's recent high-profile fights, including his championship bout, make him a significant figure in the current middleweight division, with his future performances being closely watched by fans and analysts.