UFC is bringing in reinforcements for Thursday’s press conference featuring Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland before UFC 328.
The pair are expected to attend the UFC 328 pre-fight press conference, alongside other fighters from Saturday’s card.
Chimaev and Strickland Exchange Words
Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and flyweight champion Joshua Van will be present. Challengers Sean Strickland and Tatsuro Taira will also attend. Unlike recent press conferences, the other main card fights are absent on Thursday.
There’s considerable animosity between Strickland and Chimaev. Both men have exchanged insults and threats. UFC is aware and prepared to maintain order until the fight.
Strickland told CBS Sports’ Brian Campbell, regarding Chimaev, “I just knew you were a f—ing coward…I knew you had a lack of f—ing dignity. You’re just not a f—ing man, dude.”
Where and When to Watch
The press conference will stream live on Paramount+ and the official UFC YouTube channel.
- Date: Thursday, May 7
- Location: RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House at Prudential Center — Newark, New Jersey
- Start time: 5 p.m. ET
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Thursday’s press conference will stream live on Paramount+ and the official UFC YouTube channel.