The UFC 328 press conference featuring Chimaev vs Strickland attracted 210,000 live viewers on YouTube, making it the fifth most-watched UFC press conference of all time. More significantly, it ranks as the most-viewed press conference in UFC history that did not feature Conor McGregor. The top four press conferences all involved McGregor: UFC 229 with Khabib (505k), UFC 264 with Poirier (360k), UFC 196 with Diaz (360k), and UFC 202 with Diaz (300k). The strong viewership demonstrates significant fan interest in the Chimaev-Strickland matchup despite neither fighter being McGregor.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
