Overview
- Russian journalist Adam Zubayraev suggested on X that Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland is targeted for UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, a claim that has not been verified.
- The UFC has not announced or booked the bout, though Dana White recently teased that multiple event updates are coming soon.
- Sean Strickland re-entered title contention with a TKO win at UFC Houston and has prodded Chimaev on social media, writing, “Terrorist to fight, belts to be won.”
- Jorge Masvidal said he would “bet the house” on Strickland, arguing Strickland’s defensive wrestling and pace present a difficult style for the undefeated champion.
- Caio Borralho and other voices see Strickland as a tougher stylistic test than Nassourdine Imavov, even as betting markets continue to favor Chimaev, who won the belt by outpointing Dricus Du Plessis.