Sean Strickland Fights Hurt, Wins Against Khamzat Chimaev

Sean Strickland fought Khamzat Chimaev with a blown-out shoulder on May 13, 2026, and won via split decision.

What happened?

Joe Rogan noticed Strickland testing his right arm before the fight, a sign of shoulder pain.

Rogan said he does the same when his shoulder hurts, and was impressed Strickland still fought.

Strickland confirmed his shoulder was injured during the post-fight show.

Despite the injury, Strickland won against Chimaev, with many believing Chimaev's poor weight cut affected his performance.

Chimaev's brother claimed he cut over 40 pounds before the fight, but Chael Sonnen questioned this story.

Sonnen said he did not believe Chimaev really cut 46 pounds before his fight with Strickland.

Chimaev's weight cut was so severe that his body shut down, and his recovery before the fight was far from ideal.

Sean Strickland's win against Chimaev was a significant upset, given his injury and Chimaev's reputation.

The UFC community is still discussing the fight, with many praising Strickland's bravery and skill.

Joe Rogan's commentary on the fight highlighted Strickland's toughness and ability to perform under pressure.

Strickland's victory has boosted his ranking and reputation in the UFC, with fans eagerly awaiting his next fight.