{"id":663243,"date":"2026-05-11T05:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/663243\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T05:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:41:10","slug":"khamzat-chimaevs-ufc-328-loss-reportedly-triggers-horrific-fallout-as-two-uzbekistani-bettors-who-took-loans-commit-suicide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/663243\/","title":{"rendered":"Khamzat Chimaev\u2019s UFC 328 Loss Reportedly Triggers Horrific Fallout As Two Uzbekistani Bettors Who Took Loans Commit Suicide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Khamzat Chimaev\u2019s loss appears to be hitting some of his fans far harder than the fighter himself.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Chimaev defended his middleweight title for the first time against former champion Sean Strickland<\/a> in the main event of UFC 328 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, but the night unfolded far differently than he had likely envisioned.<\/p>\n

Although \u201cBorz\u201d came out strong with an impressive first round fueled by his trademark grappling-heavy attack, securing an early takedown and controlling Strickland on the ground for nearly the entire round, he struggled to maintain that same intensity as the fight wore on.<\/p>\n

Chimaev found himself repeatedly eating stiff lead jabs from Strickland, with the constant pressure forcing him onto the back foot and making him increasingly reluctant to shoot for takedowns. Despite that, the defending champion still had his moments, landing several sharp strikes of his own and making multiple rounds razor close.<\/p>\n

In the end, however, Strickland\u2019s relentless volume and cleaner accuracy swayed the judges, earning him two 48-47 scorecards, while the third judge scored it 48-47 for Chimaev, resulting in a narrow split-decision defeat for \u201cBorz\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What was already a heartbreaking night for Khamzat Chimaev<\/a> and his supporters has seemingly turned even more tragic for two of his Uzbekistani fans.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image: @ufceurasia\/Instagram<\/p>\n

UFC 328 Shock Turns Dark As Two Uzbekistani Fans Reportedly Die By Suicide After Losing Loan Money On Khamzat Chimaev<\/p>\n

On Sunday night, several heartbreaking posts surfaced across social media claiming that two men from Uzbekistan had taken out massive loans after apparently selling their cars and even their wives\u2019 jewelry to place huge bets on Khamzat Chimaev staying undefeated at UFC 328<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But after \u201cBorz\u201d lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland, both men reportedly took their own lives in the tragic aftermath of the event. As of now, no official statement or confirmation from authorities regarding the incident has been released.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udea8JUST IN: It is being reported that two men have passed from suicide in Uzbekistan after losing bets on Khamzat Chimaev UFC fight versus Sean Strickland. <\/p>\n

They allegedly took out loans, sold their cars and their wives\u2019 jewelry, and then bet everything on Khamzat Chimaev to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7aJTK8R19E<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Following UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev\u2019s professional record now stands at 15-1. Prior to the setback, \u201cBorz\u201d had built an undefeated 9-0 run inside the UFC<\/a> with notable wins over elite names such as Robert Whittaker, Gilbert Burns, and Kamaru Usman.<\/p>\n

The Chechen-born star had captured the 185-pound title at UFC 319 in August 2025, where he dominated Dricus Du Plessis<\/a> en route to a commanding unanimous decision victory.<\/p>\n

\"\"CHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 AUGUST 16: Joe Rogan<\/a> talks to Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates after his middleweight title bout victory in UFC 319 at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n