Sean Strickland Opens Up on Injuries Suffered in UFC 328 Win
Summary
Sean Strickland won a close fight against middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 to claim the middleweight title. Strickland suffered several arm and shoulder injuries that may keep him from fighting for a few months.Key Facts
- UFC 328 took place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.
- Sean Strickland won by split decision, with judges giving him rounds 2, 3, and 5.
- Khamzat Chimaev recorded nine takedowns but had less control time than Strickland.
- Strickland landed more strikes while standing during the fight.
- Strickland suffered a Type II AC separation (a shoulder injury).
- He also has a Type V SLAP tear (a tear in a shoulder ligament) and a partial rotator cuff tear with tendon damage.
- These injuries may require several months of recovery before Strickland can fight again.
- Chimaev wants a rematch, while Nassourdine Imavov is also considered a possible next opponent.
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