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I was shocked to read that Sean Strickland dethroned Khamzat Chimaev of his middleweight title last night.

Strickland must have been a massive underdog last night after the way Chimaev dominated and dethroned former champ Du Plessis in his previous fight.

Baby Face Finster wrote: ↑10 May 2026, 08:54 I was shocked to read that Sean Strickland dethroned Khamzat Chimaev of his middleweight title last night.

Strickland must have been a massive underdog last night after the way Chimaev dominated and dethroned former champ Du Plessis in his previous fight.

I only saw the highlights and thought Chimaev was a bit unlucky although i was delighted for Strickland. What i would say is that Sean did a great job nullifying Chimaev's ground game, Chimaev looked like he ran out of idea's like he had no idea how to submit Sean which was surprising to see to say the least.