Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland participated in their first face-off before their championship bout at UFC 328. The staredown marks the beginning of fight week promotion for the main event title clash. Both fighters came face-to-face as tensions build ahead of their scheduled middleweight championship fight. The event is part of UFC's official media obligations leading up to the card. Additional details about the face-off interactions or specific exchanges were not provided in the brief announcement.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
