An MMA analyst believes Khamzat Chimaev won the UFC 328 press conference exchanges with Sean Strickland and predicts a first-round stoppage victory. The analyst noted that Chimaev delivered sharper verbal attacks while Strickland's approach was relatively monotonous, though Strickland succeeded in promoting the fight. Despite acknowledging that Strickland fulfilled his role in building hype for the event, the analyst sees Chimaev as having established psychological dominance. The prediction emphasizes Chimaev's finishing ability and suggests the bout will not reach the later rounds.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026







