Sean Strickland has ignited controversy by trash-talking UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev just days after the official UFC 328 announcement. His challenge, set for May 9, has caught many by surprise given his lower ranking compared to fellow contender Nassourdine Imavov.

Former champion Sean Strickland squares off against Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez in Houston, Texas, with a potential title opportunity at stake. The winner might leapfrog Nassourdine Imavov in the middleweight hierarchy, setting the stage for a shifting championship picture.