A Russian analyst expressed relief that the UFC 328 press conference finally delivered genuine emotion and content after a long stretch of dull promotional events. The analyst noted that both Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland deserve credit for heating up the fight. Chimaev was described as more fired up than at any time since his fight with Gilbert Burns, actually confronting the typically dominant Strickland verbally. Strickland was praised for saying harsh things directly to Chimaev's face that he had previously only stated in interviews. Despite these positives, the analyst remains skeptical about Strickland's actual chances in the fight, suggesting fans hoping for a competitive bout may be disappointed. The analyst believes any scenario where Strickland wins depends more on Chimaev's potential failures than Strickland's strengths.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
