VIDEO: Chimaev freaks out, kicks Strickland, claims to be his rival's father and promises to kill him at the UFC 328 press conference.

Chimaev is thrilled to confirm his UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

As expected, the press conference of UFC 328 It caught fire, reflecting the intensity of the rivalry between Khamzat Shimaev, middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), and Sean StricklandHeld last Thursday (7), in New Jersey (USA), the ceremony featured an enraged Chechen, who did not leave his rival in peace. And, not satisfied with the amount of insults hurled at the American, 'Borz' even kicked him during the official face-off.

Chimaev showed he would be the highlight of the press conference as soon as he stepped onto the stage. The UFC champion was so agitated that he didn't even sit down. The Chechen preferred to provoke Strickland and challenged him to a fight, only to be restrained by the company's security team and local police. From then on, 'Borz' transformed into a machine and launched a heavy 'trash talk' that visibly infuriated the American.

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In it, Chimaev focused on Strickland's traumatic relationship with his father during childhood, and also addressed the mysterious training they did at the 'Xtreme Couture' gym in the past, the threat made by his rival to shoot him, and his attacks against Chechnya. Uncontrollably, the UFC champion claimed to be his rival's father and declared that since his rival sees him as a terrorist, he will kill him.

To conclude his participation in the press conference of UFC 328'Borz', at the moment of the anticipated face-off, ignored Dana's request for his rivals not to cause trouble, and argued with the former champion. The Chechen even said he wouldn't touch Strickland, but, as Strickland attacked him and doubted he would do anything, he lost control and kicked him in the groin.

This was inevitable 👀@KChimaev vs @SStricklandMMA

[ #UFC328 May 9 | 9pm ET | Live on @ParamountMore ] pic.twitter.com/Rm4OSEWSa7

- UFC (@ufc) May 7, 2026

Immediately, Strickland went after Chimaev, who didn't back down. Luckily, the UFC president and the professionals responsible for maintaining order at the press conference intervened. UFC 328 They managed to contain the pair. In any case, the pair will face each other again this Friday (8), at the event's ceremonial weigh-in.

Key statements from Chimaev at the UFC 328 press conference.

"I'll be your father in the octagon. Cry! I'll be your father in the octagon. I'll make you cry again. Sit down, you b****! Cry now!"

“I don’t care. It’s just another chicken. I’ll rip its head off. Just squeeze. It’ll be dead in two days. I beat it every day. Look at this guy. His father beat him every day and mistreated him. He has mental problems and cries when he talks about it.”

"I'm so happy to be here and to crush that guy. Make money, be happy, and go home. Look at his face. I'm here now. It's time to cry now!"

“You’ll never beat me. Never! I’ve beaten you straight away, every single day. I’ll make you cry again. I’ll be your daddy in the octagon. I’ve been your daddy every single day. You know that. I’m your daddy. Listen to your father.”

“Your coach pulled me off you. I ripped your head off, your leg. You kept giving up the whole time. Shut up, you b****! He’s scared. That’s why they have to hold me down.”

“Who are you talking to? 'This is America…'. America loves me! Nobody loves you! All these guys love me. Only your daddy loves you. He beat you and I'm going to beat you too. Tell everyone your father beat you. Cry here now. You're going to cry, you b****! Shut up! Go f*** yourself!”

"In America, I have more fans than he ever had. They're going to root for me. They're going to love me and root for me."

“To him, I’m a terrorist. I have to rip his head off. I have to kill him. Allahu Akbar! Look at his face. He started crying.”

"I have to intimidate you. You've talked so much shit about me. Now, do something! Are you going to shoot me? Shoot me, you bastard!"

“He’s already broken. I’ve finished him off many times. He knows it and he’s not happy about it. That’s why he’s so stressed. Look at his face. He’s almost crying. Cry, you b****! I’ll be your daddy. You’ll be my girl. I have to change your life.”

"It's not my problem. You're poor. I like cars and I have them because I'm rich. You're poor."

"Two days. You'll see. Two days to go."