Sean Strickland believes he will not be capable of reconcile with Khamzat Chimaev even after UFC 328.
Strickland is scheduled to problem Chimaev for the UFC middleweight title on June ninth. The title struggle might be held on the Prudential Middle in Newark.
There’s an environment of unrest surrounding the match, with each champion and challenger threatening to take it to the streets. Strickland even warned Chimaev that if the workforce tried to leap him, he can be shot.
Chatting with reporters after the general public coaching session, Strickland maintained that there is no such thing as a finish in sight to his feud with Chimaev (through MMAJunkie).
“The horrible factor is, the individuals who win get bragging rights, and the individuals who do not win simply preserve consuming shit till they die,” Strickland mentioned. “That is the worst factor about this match. I say I will struggle ‘Fluffy’ (Hernandez) and ‘Fluffy’ punches me, I elevate my hand, you say you will beat me, good job. Doricas (du Plessis) beats me, I elevate my hand, you beat me. However, oh, hey, I believe it is me and ‘Cum Shot’, we die enemies.”
Strickland earned his title shot by stopping high contender Anthony Hernandez in the principle occasion of UFC Houston. Strickland placed on an excellent efficiency, ending with a knee to the physique and ending with floor and pound.
Chimaev has not competed since August 2025, when he dethroned Drikas du Plessis to win the 185-pound gold medal. “Bolts” had practically 22 minutes of management time en path to a unanimous determination victory. After all, which means the struggle towards Strickland might be Chimaev’s first title protection.
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