Following the UFC 328 press conference, analyst Igor believes Chimaev won the verbal exchanges despite Strickland's efforts to promote the fight. While acknowledging that Strickland's approach was somewhat monotonous, Igor notes he still did his job building hype for the bout. Chimaev had sharper verbal exchanges and more varied attacks during the press event. Based on the press conference dynamics and the fighters' styles, Igor is predicting that Chimaev will finish Strickland early, specifically in the first round. The prediction reflects confidence in Chimaev's dominance heading into the fight.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026







