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Khamzat Chimaev fires back at ‘clown’ Sean Strickland for gun threat – ‘I don’t think the guy wants a war’

Khamzat Chimaev fires back at ‘clown’ Sean Strickland for gun threat – ‘I don’t think the guy wants a war’

Threats? Boring. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev, is set to defend his title for the first time next weekend (Sat., May 9, 2026) against heated rival, Sean Strickland, in UFC 328’s main event from inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. With less than 10 days until fight night, the trash talk […]
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Sean Strickland has solution for Khamzat Chimaev run-in before UFC 328: ‘I’m going to shoot him’

Sean Strickland has solution for Khamzat Chimaev run-in before UFC 328: ‘I’m going to shoot him’

Sean Strickland isn’t playing around with Khamzat Chimaev
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Khamzat Chimaev open to wrestle Bo Nickal for RAF, not Kyle Snyder: ‘How can I wrestle an Olympic champion?’

Khamzat Chimaev open to wrestle Bo Nickal for RAF, not Kyle Snyder: ‘How can I wrestle an Olympic champion?’

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Khamzat Chimaev declines Olympic champion Kyle Snyder’s challenge; Snyder still hopes to face him in RAF

Khamzat Chimaev declines Olympic champion Kyle Snyder’s challenge; Snyder still hopes to face him in RAF

Khamzat Chimaev says his goal in RAF is to face off with other wrestlers from MMA rather than Olympians
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Sean Strickland Trains with Francis Ngannou Ahead of UFC 328 Title Fight

Sean Strickland Trains with Francis Ngannou Ahead of UFC 328 Title Fight

Sean Strickland Trains with Francis Ngannou Ahead of UFC 328 Title Fight
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Khamzat Chimaev Declines Olympic Champion Kyle Snyder's Challenge, Citing Different Wrestling Focus

Khamzat Chimaev Declines Olympic Champion Kyle Snyder's Challenge, Citing Different Wrestling Focus

Khamzat Chimaev Declines Olympic Champion Kyle Snyder's Challenge, Citing Different Wrestling Focus
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Caio Borralho flies to South Africa chasing Dricus Du Plessis, ‘Stillknocks’ responds

Caio Borralho flies to South Africa chasing Dricus Du Plessis, ‘Stillknocks’ responds

Caio Borralho has wanted to fight Dricus Du Plessis for years. Even now that “DDP” is no longer Middleweight kingpin, Borralho is still chasing that fight. In fact, the No. 5-ranked contender Borralho flew all the way to South Africa to find “Stillknocks” if multiple social media posts are to be believed. “4 callouts, no […]
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Khamzat Chimaev Criticizes Sean Strickland's Trash Talk as 'Circus Clown' Antics Ahead of UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev Criticizes Sean Strickland's Trash Talk as 'Circus Clown' Antics Ahead of UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev Criticizes Sean Strickland's Trash Talk as 'Circus Clown' Antics Ahead of UFC 328
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Video: Point-fighting loudmouth Sean Strickland reveals ‘worst thing’ about fighting Khamzat at UFC 328 – ‘We die enemies’

Video: Point-fighting loudmouth Sean Strickland reveals ‘worst thing’ about fighting Khamzat at UFC 328 – ‘We die enemies’

There will be no love lost in Newark — now or ever. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion Sean Strickland looks to reclaim gold against undefeated rival Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 328 main event next weekend (Sat., May 9, 2026) inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey — and the bad blood is […]
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Video: Ilia Topuria pummels training partners ahead of UFC White House main event: ‘Go a little softer!’

Video: Ilia Topuria pummels training partners ahead of UFC White House main event: ‘Go a little softer!’

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Stay put! UFC ‘monster’ warns cocky Khamzat to avoid ‘tragic’ fate at light heavyweight

Stay put! UFC ‘monster’ warns cocky Khamzat to avoid ‘tragic’ fate at light heavyweight

Russian-hating Paulo Costa was calling for Khamzat Chimaev in the wake of his “beautiful” UFC 327 victory in Miami. Unfortunately, those calls have fallen on deaf ears. Probably because “The Eraser” has been singing the same song since UFC 318 back in summer 2025. I guess the next option is for Chimaev to make good […]
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UFC 329 odds: Conor McGregor opens as a sizable betting underdog for rumored comeback rematch against Max Holloway

UFC 329 odds: Conor McGregor opens as a sizable betting underdog for rumored comeback rematch against Max Holloway

“Notorious” is an underdog — at least for now. The long-awaited return of former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) double champion Conor McGregor is once again picking up steam, with rumors pointing toward a blockbuster rematch against former Featherweight and BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 329 during International Fight Week this summer inside T-Mobile Arena […]