A detailed analysis of the UFC 328 press conference highlighted the unusual intensity between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, noting it was the most emotional UFC press conference in recent memory. The analyst praised both fighters for generating genuine emotion after a long stretch of boring promotional events. Chimaev appeared more charged up than at any time since his fight with Burns, while Strickland deserves credit for confronting Chimaev face-to-face with controversial topics he had previously only discussed in interviews. Despite the entertaining build-up, the analyst remains skeptical of Strickland's chances, suggesting any path to victory for him is conditional on Chimaev underperforming rather than on Strickland's own skills. The piece characterizes hope for a competitive fight as somewhat wishful thinking given the stylistic matchup.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
