The UFC 328 press conference featuring Khamzat Chimaev versus Sean Strickland attracted 210,000 live viewers on YouTube, making it the fifth-highest viewed UFC press conference of all time. The viewership represents the best performance for any UFC press conference that did not feature Conor McGregor. The top four all-time press conferences include Khabib vs McGregor with 505,000 viewers, McGregor vs Poirier 3 with 360,000, McGregor vs Diaz 1 with 360,000, and McGregor vs Diaz 2 with 300,000 live viewers. The strong viewership numbers demonstrate significant public interest in the Chimaev-Strickland middleweight title fight. This performance indicates the drawing power of both fighters without relying on McGregor's star power.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
