Chimaev emphasizes cage sport, street clashes would be different at UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev heads into UFC 328 in Newark to defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland, insisting the bout stay inside the cage and not become a street brawl—even noting that if a fight occurred on the street, it could end badly. The heated rivalry has fueled talk ahead of the May 9 event, with UFC planning to keep the fighters separated until fight night. Chimaev, who captured the belt with a decision over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, remains focused on training and securing another victory.