[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-chimaev-explains-staredown-punch-on-strickland-i-had-to-protect-my-family":43,"news-related-chimaev-explains-staredown-punch-on-strickland-i-had-to-protect-my-family-en":77,"news-related-match-chimaev-explains-staredown-punch-on-strickland-i-had-to-protect-my-family-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":67,"title":76},"UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has provided his reasoning for striking Sean Strickland during their heated staredown ahead of the UFC 328 event. The incident, which quickly went viral, saw Chimaev land a punch on his opponent during the traditional face-off, a moment that was supposed to be a simple photo opportunity.\n\nIn a video posted on the YouTube channel adam zubayraev, Chimaev explained his actions were a direct response to what he perceived as escalating disrespect from Strickland. The champion stated that he felt compelled to intervene before the situation deteriorated further. He believed that allowing Strickland to continue unchecked would have led to increasingly personal and offensive remarks.\n\nChimaev was particularly protective of his family's honor. He made it clear that he would not tolerate any insults directed at his parents or other family members. The punch, therefore, was a preemptive measure to establish a boundary and prevent Strickland from crossing a line that Chimaev considered unacceptable.\n\nThe fighter's perspective was echoed by one of his associates present in the video. The supporter characterized Chimaev's reaction as both necessary and justified. They framed the punch as a decisive act to shut down Strickland's provocations before they could fully materialize, describing it as a bold and tough move that Strickland had brought upon himself.\n\nThe staredown confrontation has added significant fuel to the rivalry between the two middleweight contenders. While such pre-fight altercations are not uncommon in combat sports, the physical strike during a formal promotional event is a notable escalation. It underscores the genuine animosity that exists between Chimaev and Strickland heading into their championship bout.\n\nUFC 328 is set to feature this highly anticipated middleweight title fight. The incident during the staredown has undoubtedly increased fan interest and media attention surrounding the matchup. Both fighters are known for their outspoken personalities and willingness to engage in psychological warfare outside the octagon.\n\nChimaev's explanation places the responsibility for the confrontation squarely on Strickland's shoulders. By framing his punch as a defensive action to protect his family's dignity, the champion is justifying his behavior as a matter of principle rather than mere aggression. This narrative will likely be a central theme in the promotional build-up to the fight.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev reveals why he punched Sean Strickland during their UFC 328 staredown, citing the need to stop escalating insults about his family.","328185365196181505","326135624887177216","Championship","0","2026-05-08T12:48:49Z","chimaev-explains-staredown-punch-on-strickland-i-had-to-protect-my-family","Championat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Fboxing\u002Fnews-6460854-hamzat-chimaev-obyasnil-pochemu-udaril-shona-striklenda-vo-vremya-sterdauna.html","326257814563459072","Histon",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"326257745512632320","326222707169431552","326257539962376192","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257623760375808","326257636301344768","326257722553012224",[57,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"Members","Anderlecht","Como","Nottingham Forest","Hassania Agadir","FC Anyang","Arema FC","Mokra Gora","Chimaev Explains Staredown Punch on Strickland: 'I Had to Protect My Family'",[78,110,136,160],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":79,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":80,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":81,"slug":82,"sourceName":83,"sourceURL":84,"teamId":85,"teamName":86,"teamIds":87,"teamNames":98,"title":109},"Alessio Dionisi joins Watford on a two-year contract, aiming to revive his career in the Championship after mixed spells at Sassuolo and Palermo.","337841483048554497","2026-06-04T04:15:00Z","dionisi-at-watford-2-year-deal-for-championship-revival","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fcalcio-estero\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149011256\u002Fdionisi_al_watford_la_championship_per_rilanciarsi_dopo_sassuolo_e_palermo\u002F","326257807579942912","Watford",[85,88,89,60,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97],"326257539299676160","326257616814608384","326222712592666624","326222713054040064","326255038114566144","326255039171530752","326255039494492160","326222711682502656","326257616646836224","326257661500723200",[86,99,100,69,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108],"Sassuolo","Palermo","Congo DR","Haiti","Santa Clara","Dinamo Minsk","Shakhtar Donetsk","England","Empoli","Italy","Dionisi at Watford: 2-Year Deal for Championship Revival",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":111,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":112,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":113,"slug":114,"sourceName":115,"sourceURL":116,"teamId":117,"teamName":118,"teamIds":119,"teamNames":127,"title":135},"Sinclair Armstrong, 22, joins Göztepe on a four-year deal. Republic of Ireland forward leaves Bristol City after 83 apps and 7 goals for Turkish Süper Lig side.","337690830674333697","2026-06-03T18:16:18Z","why-sinclair-armstrong-is-joining-goztepe-bristol-exit","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcy4297epyg3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257807848378368","Bristol City",[117,120,121,122,123,60,124,125,126],"326257807630274560","326222712496197632","326257541187112960","326257567044997120","326222712726884352","326257554193649664","326222713142120448",[118,128,129,130,131,69,132,133,134],"Southampton","Netherlands","Göztepe","Rangers","Cape Verde Islands","Perth Glory","Canada","Why Sinclair Armstrong is Joining Goztepe: Bristol Exit",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":137,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":138,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":139,"slug":140,"sourceName":141,"sourceURL":142,"teamId":143,"teamName":144,"teamIds":145,"teamNames":152,"title":159},"Twenty years on, Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final remains a national trauma for France. The incident that ended a legend's career still resonates.","337668795348815873","2026-06-03T16:30:00Z","zidane-s-headbutt-france-s-2006-world-cup-trauma","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002Fexplore\u002Fwf161-explore-2006\u002F#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257565535047680","Real Madrid",[143,146,147,148,149,150,151,97],"326222712143876096","326222712076767232","326257696636407808","326222711447621632","326222711569256448","326222711653142528",[144,153,154,155,156,157,158,108],"Portugal","Germany","Azzurri","France","Brazil","Spain","Zidane's Headbutt: France's 2006 World Cup Trauma",{"awayTeamId":161,"awayTeamName":162,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":163,"homeTeamId":164,"homeTeamName":165,"id":166,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":167,"matchName":168,"publishedAt":169,"slug":170,"sourceName":171,"sourceURL":172,"teamId":164,"teamName":165,"teamIds":173,"teamNames":182,"title":191},"326222712219373568","Morocco","Ben Gannon-Doak, after missing Euro 2024 through injury, says he is much more ready for World Cup 2026 and Scotland's group stage challenges.","326222712429088768","Scotland","337521570740178945","327115065541005312","Scotland vs Morocco","2026-06-03T08:00:00Z","gannon-doak-what-being-more-prepared-means-for-scotland","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550048\u002Fworld-cup-2026-scotland-winger-ben-gannon-doak-much-more-prepared-after-hurt-of-missing-euro-2024-due-to-injury",[164,161,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,62,181,91,150],"326257534430089216","326257536078450688","326257808385249280","326222712462643200","326257809152806912","326257534329425920","326257545712766976","326257595503349760",[165,162,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,71,190,102,157],"Eintracht Frankfurt","Paris Saint Germain","Sheffield Wednesday","Bosnia & Herzegovina","Milton Keynes Dons","Borussia Dortmund","Manchester United","Bolivia","Gannon-Doak: What Being 'More Prepared' Means for Scotland"]