An in-depth analysis of the UFC 328 press conference between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland concluded that while the event delivered energy and intensity, it lacked substantive dialogue. The fighters failed to engage with each other's arguments, instead resorting to basic insults. Chimaev's approach focused on Strickland's childhood trauma, similar to Dricus Du Plessis's previous strategy, while Strickland attacked Chimaev over Kadyrov, Chechnya, and alleged cowardice for traveling with an entourage. Neither fighter adapted their strategy during the exchange, with Chimaev ignoring Strickland's political provocations entirely. The analyst noted that armed security in body armor added dramatic effect, and suggested Strickland may have expended more emotional energy while Chimaev appeared largely unaffected, likely due to his confidence in holding a significant fighting advantage.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
