FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Strickland's shocking victory against Chimaev at UFC 328

Sean Strickland He achieved quite a feat in the main event of UFC 328. At the event held this Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), the American measured forces with the feared Khamzat Shimaev And it was a surprise. The rivals engaged in a 25-minute war, but in the end, the veteran, considered by bookmakers to be a major underdog, defeated the Chechen by split decision and became middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) for the second time in his career.

Before the fight began, the octagon was filled with a tense atmosphere due to the presence of numerous security guards and local police. During the fight, Chimaev and Strickland showed discipline and respect. In the first round, it seemed that the Chechen would confirm his status as favorite, as he easily took down 'Tarzan' and controlled him on the ground. But, from the second round onwards, everything changed and the American turned the tables on 'Borz'.

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In the striking exchanges, Strickland, being a specialist, began to hurt the Chechen and neutralized his grappling. Chimaev tried to take the American down, but couldn't implement his game plan and tired. Soon, the veteran evened the fight and took advantage of being physically fit. Focused and relying on jabs, 'Tarzan' punished 'Borz', who didn't even attempt a takedown. It's true that Khamzat performed better in the fourth and fifth rounds, but Sean was alert, stuck to his strategy, and convinced two of the three judges that he was superior in action.

But if you didn't see the fight between Sean Strickland e Khamzat ShimaevCheck out the videos below.

FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Strickland's victory against Chimaev at UFC 328

Bad blood.

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The action begins 💥

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To the scorecards…

Who will be crowned the middleweight champion?

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Respect.

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Against the odds 😤@SStricklandMMA gets the split-decision victory to earn middleweight gold at #UFC328! pic.twitter.com/hBKe15bSh9

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When it's all said and done 🤝@KChimaev wraps @SStricklandMMA with the middleweight belt! pic.twitter.com/ps3qUq46LW

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Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

UFC 328 results

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland derrotou Khamzat Shimaev by split decision of the judges (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the belt.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended the belt.

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady derrotou Joaquin buckley by unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green derrotou Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min20s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of Round 2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson derrotou Mateusz Rebecki via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min48s of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller derrotou Jared gordon via submission (guillotine) at 3min29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov derrotou Marcus Tullius Learn by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): pat sabatini derrotou William Gomis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min12s of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa derrotou Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)