The UFC 328 press conference between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland produced rare emotion and tension, breaking the trend of typically uneventful UFC press events. Chimaev appeared especially charged and animated, even physically confronting Strickland, which is unusual for the typically quiet fighter. Strickland made provocative statements directly to Chimaev's face about topics he had only discussed in interviews previously. Despite the intensity, the commenter expressed doubt about Strickland's path to victory, noting that any scenario for Strickland winning seems to rely more on hypothetical failings by Chimaev than on Strickland's own skill set.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
