At UFC 328, Sean Strickland (now a two-time middleweight champion) achieved a surprising split decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev, who had been undefeated prior to this match. Strickland, who sustained a broken nose during the fight, revealed that he had separated his right shoulder just days before the event, which affected his performance. UFC commentator Joe Rogan noted Strickland's hesitancy to throw right punches during the fight, attributing it to the shoulder injury. Strickland took to Instagram to commend Rogan for his keen observation, stating, "@joerogan well man you're good at your job." Rogan had previously expressed confidence in Strickland's abilities, comparing his pre-fight trash-talking to that of Conor McGregor, who famously knocked out Jose Aldo in just thirteen seconds. Strickland's performance, which included landing more significant strikes than Chimaev, has sparked discussions about his future in the sport and his potential as a champion.