Fight fans will be happy to see what’s next. grudge match It’s a match between UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland. UFC 328 But UFC officials are already worried.
Things look good on paper, but the Chimaev vs. Strickland matchup is already raising concerns for White and company. That’s because Chimaev and Strickland are two of the most confrontational fighters on the current UFC roster, and they always seem to have a second to spare in brawling with their opponents during fight week and other pre-event obligations. addition bad blood history Disaster could strike between the two fighters.
Luckily, White knows what he’s dealing with and already seems prepared to hire additional security to prevent any unnecessary explosions between the two middleweights. Check out what White said during Thursday’s game announcement below:
“It’s a fun card and obviously the main event is a fight that people have been waiting for for a long time,” White said. “Strickland’s last performance was truly amazing.”
“How much security do you think the Chimaev vs. Strickland fight needs?” White added with a laugh.
Maniacs, what do you think? Can we fight at night? Or will Chimaev and Strickland join hands before then?
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