Sports
Sources: Collier back to Lynx on supermax deal
Napheesa Collier signs supermax contract to return to the Lynx
ESPN News1 min read
Sports
Khamzat Chimaevās camp boosted by top middleweight contender before Sean Strickland clash
TL;DR
Khamzat Chimaev will face Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, amid heightened tensions that have led to changes in fight week protocols. A top middleweight contender has joined Chimaev's training camp to enhance his preparation for the bout.
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images
Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are set to collide at UFC 328 on 9 May, bringing their heated rivalry to a decisive moment.
The tension between the two has already forced the UFC to adjust fight week protocols, including separate hotels, increased security and the removal of the Paramount promotional face-off.
Amid that backdrop, a notable figure from the middleweight division has now joined Chimaevās preparation, adding another layer to the build-up.
Brendan Allen trains with Khamzat Chimaev as UFC 328 preparations intensify
Photo by Jordan Jones/Getty Images
Brendan Allen, currently ranked fourth in the UFC middleweight division, has been spotted training alongside Chimaev this week.
The move has drawn attention given Allenās position in the same weight class and his current momentum, having secured two consecutive victories.
Allen is scheduled to face Edmen Shahbazyan in June, a fight he accepted after claiming Dricus du Plessis avoided a potential clash.
A third straight win could strengthen his case for a title shot, making his decision to train with the current titleholder a surprising development.
While the collaboration may help elevate Chimaevās preparation for Strickland, it also raises questions about Allenās strategy in the division.
Training alongside a potential future opponent could provide valuable experience, but it also introduces a degree of risk as he looks to climb towards a title shot.
Read more:
Q&A
What date is the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland fight scheduled for?
The fight is scheduled for May 9 at UFC 328.
Why did the UFC change fight week protocols for Chimaev and Strickland?
The UFC adjusted protocols due to the heated rivalry between Chimaev and Strickland, which included separate hotels and increased security.
Who joined Khamzat Chimaev's training camp for the fight against Sean Strickland?
A notable top middleweight contender has joined Chimaev's preparation, although their name is not specified.
