Analyst credits both fighters for energizing UFC 328 press conference

Commentator Oleg Veshchy provided extensive analysis of the UFC 328 press conference, noting it was a rare recent example of a UFC press event delivering genuine emotion. He praised both fighters for heating up the bout, with Chimaev appearing more aggressive than at any point since the Burns fight. Veshchy gave credit to Strickland for directly confronting Chimaev with criticisms he had previously only made in interviews. However, the analyst expressed skepticism about Strickland's chances, noting that discussions of his potential victory all depend on hypothetical failings by Chimaev rather than Strickland's own capabilities. He described Strickland's chances as "phantom" opportunities that exist more in fans' hopes for a competitive fight than in realistic assessments.