The UFC 328 press conference delivered unusual emotion and intensity, breaking the pattern of typically uneventful UFC pressers. Khamzat Chimaev appeared more charged up than at any time since the Gilbert Burns fight, even physically confronting Sean Strickland. Strickland attempted to dominate verbally but was out-shouted by the normally quiet Chimaev, appearing somewhat frustrated by the dynamic. The analyst gave credit to Strickland for saying to Chimaev's face what he had previously stated in interviews. Despite the entertainment value, the post expressed continued doubt about how Strickland can actually defeat Chimaev in the cage.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
