Jiri Prochazka slams Khamzat Chimaev for not following through with trash talk

Former UFC champion Jiří Procházka criticized Khamzat Chimaev's conduct surrounding the UFC 328 middleweight title fight, citing the gap between talk and tone.At UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey, Khamzat Chimaev faced Sean Strickland after days of heated buildup.Procházka posted on X that fighters should embody their public roles, naming Chimaev and praising Strickland.The bout opened with a glove touch and smiles, saw Chimaev control Round 1 with wrestling, and shifted after a failed takedown in Round 2.Strickland then took over on the feet and won a split decision.Both fighters showed mutual respect after the fight, underscoring Procházka's critique of contrasting behavior.