UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland Pre-Fight Press Conference Live Stream

"No doubt the UFC had extra security measures in place for this one, given Strickland taunting Chimaev over being a "terrorist" due to his ties to Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov. Not to mention threatening to shoot the champ and his team should he be jumped outside of the cage ahead of the fight."

"Chimaev, perhaps more than expected, has taken a reserved role, essentially called Strickland a clown. Still, fireworks would not be unexpected during Thursday's press conference."

"A very promising flyweight title fight serves as the night's co-main event, meanwhile, and represents the first time two fighters born in the 2000s will compete for the UFC title. That bout has champ Joshua Van taking on Japanese challenger Tatsuro Taira."

"A fiery middleweight rivalry tops this Saturday's UFC 328 in New Jersey, and on Thursday, Sean Strickland and champ Khamzat Chimaev were expected to be on hand for the event's pre-fight press conference."

UFC 328 in New Jersey centers on a middleweight championship fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. Strickland has taunted Chimaev over alleged ties to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, and he has threatened to shoot Chimaev and his team if they are jumped outside the cage. Chimaev has taken a more reserved approach, calling Strickland a clown. A flyweight title fight serves as the co-main event, with Joshua Van defending against Japanese challenger Tatsuro Taira, marking the first UFC title bout between fighters born in the 2000s. The event also includes multiple additional matchups listed on the full card.

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