Khamzat Chimaev dismisses Sean Strickland's threats before UFC 328
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Updated · MMA Fighting · May 3
Khamzat Chimaev dismisses Sean Strickland's threats before UFC 328
8 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · May 3
At a pre-fight scrum before Saturday's main event in Newark, New Jersey, the middleweight champion said Strickland was "all bark and no bite" despite talk of carrying a gun.
Chimaev reacted more strongly to Strickland's claims of dominating past sessions at Xtreme Couture, saying Strickland "never had success" against him, even when Chimaev fought at 170 pounds.
UFC CEO Dana White has said security is being increased to keep the rivals apart before fight night, with a Thursday press conference likely to intensify their already heated buildup.
With gun threats now part of the hype, where does the UFC draw the line on fighter rhetoric?
Can Chimaev's confidence withstand Strickland's psychological warfare in the octagon?