Tense! Sean Strickland threatens to shoot Khamzat Chimaev if a fight breaks out before UFC 328.

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Next to face Khamzat Shimaev in one of the most intensely rivalrous clashes in recent times in the main event of UFC 328, Sean Strickland He can start the duel long before entering the octagon, even if it requires taking completely undesirable actions. During a press conference held last Tuesday (28), the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) revealed the possibility of using firearms against the Chechen.

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According to the fighter, the measure would be used for self-defense, in case Chimaev attacked him with the help of training partners. In November 2023, Strickland even pointed a gun at a man who was hiding on his property after allegedly assaulting a woman. He detained the fugitive on the spot until the police arrived.

“All I’m going to do is pull out my gun, and I can shoot him. If you come up to me with three Chechens who f*** goats and don’t speak English, I’m going to pull out my gun, and I’m going to shoot every single one of you,” said the former champion, who owns a collection of weapons.

Sean Strickland says he'd start shooting if Khamzat Shimaev's team tries jumping him. 🤯🔫

"All I'm gonna do is pull my gun out, and I might shoot him. If you come up to me with three Chechnyans that don't speak English, I'm going to pull my gun, and I'm going to shoot each and... pic.twitter.com/6nPDDl0TT9

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 29, 2026

Americans don't usually have good anger management skills. Before confronting Dricus Du Plessis For the first time, the two ended up getting into a fight at one of the events promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in December 2023. More recently, he even invaded the octagon at an event called 'Tuff N Uff' to attack a fighter who had provoked him. He was in the corner of a training partner, who ended up being defeated. Because of this, Strickland was suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for six months.

Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev have a great rivalry

Sean Strickland e Khamzat Shimaev will face each other in UFC 328. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage.

Aware of the two athletes' past and the intense rivalry that exists, the UFC has been taking precautions to prevent them from coming to blows before the next numbered event. Recently, it was even reported that the traditional face-off in the studio will not take place, given the danger involved in leaving the two so close without anyone to separate them.