UFC 328 press conference delivers energy but lacks substance, analysis says

An analysis of the UFC 328 press conference concluded that while both fighters delivered energy and intensity, the content lacked substance. Chimaev's approach focused on Strickland's childhood trauma, while Strickland targeted Chimaev's connections to Kadyrov, Chechnya, and accusations of cowardice for traveling with an entourage. Neither fighter effectively responded to or developed the other's points, with exchanges remaining superficial. The presence of armed security in body armor added dramatic effect. The analyst suggested Strickland expended more emotional energy with his politically charged comments about Muslim immigration, while Chimaev largely ignored the provocations, confident in his fighting advantage.