Chimaev's friend, Tsarukyan, questions Strickland's victory at UFC 328.

Arman Tsarukyan e Khamzat Shimaev together before UFC 328. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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the defeat of Khamzat Shimaev all with Sean Strickland No. UFC 328 It generated repercussions in the world of MMA. Last Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), The Russian lost his middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) after being defeated by split decision in the main event.. Present in Chimaev's corner, Arman Tsarukyan He spoke out on social media after the fight and indicated disagreement with the announced result.

Shortly after the defeat, Arman Tsarukyan He used Instagram to show support for his friend and also to suggest that he believed in a different outcome for the match. Without directly mentioning the refereeing, the Armenian posted a message on his feed.

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“We fought with heart tonight and everyone who watched knows what really happened. Head held high, champion. You will reclaim that belt soon 💪🐺,” Tsarukyan wrote on his profile.

 

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Tsarukyan was at Chimaev's side during training camp for the UFC 328 and closely followed the then-champion's preparation for his first middleweight title defense.

The title in the middle division was decided by the details.

Sean Strickland being crowned champion of the fight against Khamzat Shimaev No. UFC 328. Photo: Reproduction/X

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the fight between Sean Strickland e Khamzat Shimaev It was one of the most balanced fights of the 2026 UFC season. At the end of the five rounds, judges Eric Colon and Sal D'Amato scored it 48-47 for the American, while Sue Sanidad gave the same score to the Russian.

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 middleweight 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 flyweight title.

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)