Following the UFC 328 press conference, an analyst declared Chimaev the winner of the verbal exchanges, noting he had more sharp remarks while Strickland was somewhat repetitive. Despite acknowledging that Strickland did his job promoting the fight, the analyst believes Chimaev's performance was superior. The prediction is that Chimaev will finish Strickland by stoppage in the first round. The assessment comes after a heated press conference that successfully built anticipation for the middleweight bout. The analyst suggests Chimaev's showing at the presser reflects his readiness for a quick finish.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026







