Watch out, Strickland! Khamzat Chimaev destroys top middleweight in training for UFC 328.

Chimaev focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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It seems, Khamzat Shimaev will arrive in top form to face Sean Strickland No. UFC 328The event is scheduled for May 9th. "The Wolf" faces the American in the main event, in a duel valid for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg). To overcome his outspoken rival, the Chechen has adopted a more aggressive approach in training, something that, it seems, has not been pleasant for his teammates.

In a video posted by Adam Zubayraev, Chimaev appears in a sparring session with Brendan allen, currently ranked fourth in the category. Despite their close competition in the division, post-training images show the American visibly exhausted after the activity.

Khamzat Shimaev sparring with Brendan allen ahead of the Sean Strickland Fight! 👏

via: @AdamZubayraev pic.twitter.com/AzU9cpcuFs

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 22, 2026

Brendan allen after sparring with Khamzat Shimaev 😬

(Via @AdamZubayraev ) https://t.co/1D3cI650Fp pic.twitter.com/4NvefnZo9b

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 22, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev wants his second UFC belt.

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Since you won Dricus Du Plessis At UFC 319 in August 2025, where he won the middleweight title, Chimaev made it clear that he wanted to move up a weight class in pursuit of a second belt in the organization. Given this, expectations are growing among fans that, in the event of a victory over Strickland, the champion will challenge the current light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), currently held by [name missing]. Carlos Ulberg.