The UFC 328 press conference provided genuine entertainment and emotion, a rarity for recent UFC media events according to the author. Khamzat Chimaev appeared highly charged and energized, displaying aggression unseen since his bout with Gilbert Burns. He successfully out-shouted Sean Strickland, who appeared unable to deliver his usual verbal attacks effectively. The author believes Strickland seemed frustrated by his inability to land his trademark verbal jabs. Despite this, the author credits Strickland for directly confronting Chimaev with harsh criticisms to his face, showing courage many doubted he possessed. However, the author remains skeptical of Strickland's chances in the actual fight, suggesting any perceived path to victory relies more on hypothetical Chimaev failures than Strickland's own skills.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
