The UFC 328 press conference featuring Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland attracted 210,000 concurrent viewers on YouTube, making it the fifth-highest viewership for a UFC press conference in history. It was the most-watched press conference not featuring Conor McGregor. The analysis notes that Chimaev appeared highly charged and energized, something rarely seen from him since his bout with Gilbert Burns. Strickland attempted to dominate verbally but was unable to insert his usual talking points effectively as Chimaev was unusually vocal. The heated exchange created genuine anticipation for their upcoming title fight, though the post suggests Strickland's path to victory remains unclear despite the competitive press conference atmosphere.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
