Pros React To Strickland Beating Chimaev - 'Wow'

Sean Strickland walked out as a two-time UFC middleweight champion after his upset win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

The victory was built on the same foundations that carried Strickland to the title the first time — a relentless jab, high output, and the kind of conditioning that allows him to impose his rhythm as a fight deepens. That was enough to give Sean a split decision win on the cards: 48-47, 47-48 and 48-47. Here is how fell MMA pros reacted to the result.

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