A media analyst expressed satisfaction that the UFC 328 press conference delivered genuine emotion and entertainment after a long period of lackluster UFC media events. The commentator noted that both Sean Strickland and Hamzat Chimaev brought intensity to the event, with Chimaev appearing particularly charged up in a way not seen since his Gilbert Burns fight. While Strickland attempted his usual verbal tactics, Chimaev's unexpected vocal aggression shifted the dynamic. The analyst gave credit to Strickland for saying confrontational things directly to Chimaev's face rather than only in interviews. Despite the heated press conference, the analyst remains uncertain how Strickland can actually win the fight, viewing any path to victory as dependent on Chimaev's potential failures rather than Strickland's strengths.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
