In a stunning turn of events at UFC 328, middleweight champion Sean Strickland once again proved why he's the king of upsets. The 31-7 fighter (18-7 in the UFC) dethroned the previously undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (15-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in the main event at Newark's Prudential Center, adding another massive name to his growing legacy.

Strickland's victory over Chimaev isn't just another win—it's the kind of statement that cements a fighter's place in history. With this triumph, he now boasts victories over Chimaev, Israel Adesanya, Nassourdine Imavov, Paulo Costa, Anthony Hernandez, and Brendan Allen. It's a resume so impressive that former UFC star Jorge Masvidal believes it's Hall of Fame-worthy.

"Sean Strickland has to go down as a Hall of Famer, and is an all-time great," Masvidal told Full Send MMA. "Let's take a little step back. Even before he got the belt, he's had some amazing performances throughout his career. He fought at 170, he was cutting a little too much weight."

Masvidal, a veteran who knows what it takes to compete at the highest level, highlighted Strickland's journey from the welterweight division to his current middleweight dominance. "He came up, he really started showing out, finishing guys, setting himself up for success. Separating himself from the pack by his fight style. He has a good finishing rate, and he's beaten a lot of up-and-coming guys, he beat a lot of established guys, and he beat a lot of guys he probably should have never beat."

What makes Strickland's run truly remarkable is that he now owns two of the biggest title-fight upsets in UFC history—first dethroning Adesanya, and now Chimaev. For fans looking to channel that underdog spirit, Strickland's journey is a reminder that grit and determination can overcome even the toughest odds. Whether you're hitting the gym or watching from home, gear up like a champion and embrace the fight within.