Khamzat Chimaev will make the primary protection of his middleweight championship towards Sean Strickland in the principle occasion of UFC 328 on the Prudential Middle in Newark on Could 9. “Borz” had beforehand suffered a minor foot harm and had promised a return after Ramadan, and now followers have a date and placement for his subsequent battle.
Though Chimaev was beforehand rumored to tackle No. 2-ranked 185-pound contender Nassourdine Imavov, who’s using a 5-fight win streak, Strickland’s most up-to-date efficiency at UFC Houston towards Anthony Hernandez has earned him a title shot before most expected.
Try the UFC 328 essential card bout listing under:
- Khamzat Chimaev (UFC middleweight champion) vs. Sean Strickland
- Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (heavyweight bout)
- Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley (welterweight bout)
- Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov (light-heavyweight bout)
- King Inexperienced vs. Jeremy Stephens (light-weight bout)
- Ateba Gautier vs. Ozzy Diaz (middleweight bout)
Dana White jokes Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland press convention would possibly want safety
After the promotion introduced all of the fights as much as the UFC Freedom 250 occasion, Dana White gave his two cents on the UFC 328 headliner between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. He mentioned:
“It’s a enjoyable card, and clearly, the principle occasion of the battle that individuals have been ready for a very long time. Strickland appeared unimaginable in his final efficiency.”
Strickland’s recent controversial comments about Chimaev and the Muslim community might be one of many many the reason why the press conferences forward of UFC 328 might require additional safety. A brawl might escape at any second, given the rising unhealthy blood brewing between “Borz” and “Tarzan,” evident from the fixed back-and-forth on social media.
White added throughout the identical sitdown:
“How a lot safety you suppose we’re gonna want for Chimaev vs. Strickland?”
Reacting to the UFC head honcho’s above query, Michael Bisping added:
“Rather a lot, Dana. It’s worthwhile to rent some additional individuals.”
Try Dana White and Michael Bisping’s feedback under:
