Conor McGregor published a post about the upcoming title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at UFC 328. The post humorously noted that McGregor appeared confused, as UFC 328 does not feature any title fights in the lightweight or featherweight divisions where McGregor has historically competed. The original post suggested McGregor may have been mistaken about the card details. The exchange highlights McGregor's continued engagement with UFC events on social media despite his extended absence from competition.
Conor McGregor drew attention on social media ahead of UFC 328 after posting about the event's title fight — a middleweight championship bout that has nothing to do with either of the divisions in which the Irishman built his career.
McGregor, 37, carries a professional record of 22-6 and has historically competed at lightweight and featherweight. The southpaw from SBG Ireland stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and has not competed in some time, yet remains an active presence online when major UFC cards approach. His post appeared to conflate the UFC 328 main event with a fight relevant to his own career, prompting widespread commentary that he may have misread the card.
The actual headliner at UFC 328 pits middleweight champion Sean Strickland against the division's top-ranked contender Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland, known as "Tarzan," is a 35-year-old American out of Xtreme Couture who holds a 31-7 record. The six-foot-one champion carries a 76-inch reach and is one of the sport's highest-volume strikers, landing 6.04 significant strikes per minute.
Chimaev, nicknamed "Borz," enters at 15-1 and represents one of the most complete skill sets in the division. The 32-year-old, who competes out of the UAE and trains at Allstars Training Center, ranks tenth pound-for-pound and averages an exceptional 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a 60 percent striking accuracy — among the highest in the sport.
Why it matters
- The Strickland-Chimaev matchup is a genuine clash of styles: a high-volume striker against an elite grappler with finishing instincts
- A Chimaev win would add the middleweight title to his growing claim as a future pound-for-pound king
- McGregor's social media activity continues to keep him in the conversation despite his prolonged absence from the octagon
Saturday, May 9, 2026
