Chimaev and Strickland seated apart at UFC 328 presser due to tension

At the UFC 328 press conference, Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland were seated far apart from each other, a departure from the usual practice where headliners sit next to Dana White. The unusual seating arrangement appears to be a precautionary measure due to the intense animosity between the fighters. Within the first seconds of the press conference, Chimaev and Strickland immediately yelled at each other. The post notes that the press conference was ongoing at the time of posting. This seating decision reflects the UFC's awareness of the volatile situation between the two competitors.