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Dana White labels violent Khamzat-Strickland trash talk âexcitingâ ahead of UFC 328
TL;DR
Dana White calls the intense trash talk between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland 'exciting' as they prepare for UFC 328. The rivalry has escalated to threats and increased security measures ahead of their fight for the middleweight title.
Key points
- Dana White labels Khamzat-Strickland trash talk as exciting
- Rivalry includes violent threats and increased security
- Chimaev and Strickland are former training partners turned rivals
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 07: (L-R) Opponents Khamzat Chimaev of Russia and Sean Strickland face off during the UFC 328 press conference at Prudential Center on May 07, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
Lines were certainly crossed in the build up to Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland later this evening (Sat., May 9, 2026) at UFC 328 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, but according to UFC CEO, Dana White, itâs all part of the game.
This weekendâs clash between Chimaev and Strickland for the undisputed UFC middleweight title has become one of the biggest grudge matches the sport has seen in a few years. As former training partners turned rivals, Khamzat and Strickland absolutely hate each other. Things have become so bad that Strickland even threatened to shoot the UFC champion and his team earlier this week if they approached him before the fight.
Knowing how bad the blood has gotten between Chimaev and Strickland it was a no brainer for UFC officials to employ increased security for everything UFC 328-related. This includes the pre-fight press conference, official weigh ins, and . That still didnât stop Chimaev from during Thursdayâs faceoff and nearly inciting an all-out brawl.
Q&A
What happened between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at UFC 328?
Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland's rivalry escalated to violent threats, including Strickland threatening to shoot Chimaev and his team.
Why did Dana White find the trash talk between Chimaev and Strickland exciting?
Dana White views the heated exchanges and animosity as part of the entertainment value that draws fans to the sport.
What security measures were taken for UFC 328 due to the Chimaev-Strickland rivalry?
Increased security was implemented for all UFC 328 events, including the press conference and weigh-ins, to prevent potential violence.