Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC 328
MMA - UFC 328
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in UFC Predictions
The middleweight division is set for a massive shakeup this Saturday as the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev faces off against the former champion Sean Strickland at the upcoming UFC 328. Can the legend hand Borz his defeat, or will Chimaev prove himself for the 16th straight time? Check out our Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland match prediction.
Borz enters this contest with a perfect professional record and terrifying momentum after his most recent match, where he completely dismantled Robert Whittaker via first-round submission last October. That performance silenced many doubters regarding his elite-level grappling and showed that his power carries perfectly into the middleweight top tier.
Chimaev is clearly motivated to secure a finish and prove that no one in the division can handle his initial onslaught. However, Tarzan presents a level of competition Chimaev may not have come across in his 15-win run. The 37-7-0 Strickland is coming off a very different type of victory, having secured a tactical unanimous decision win over Paulo Costa in June.
Known for his unique "Philly Shell" boxing and constant forward pressure, he rarely gets taken down and thrives when he can frustrate opponents into a striking match. Because of this, we’re taking a dynamic bet that could see Chimaev win by either KO, TKO, DQ, or his classic submission finish.
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Khamzat Chimaev - Sean Strickland Key Points
- Chimaev has finished six of his seven UFC victories, with four of those ending in the very first round of the fight.
- The physical grappling stats favour Chimaev, who averages nearly four takedowns per fifteen minutes with incredible technical accuracy.
- While the former champion has good cardio, the favourite's ability to force a submission early often negates the need for a long-distance gas tank.
- Chimaev holds a 100% win rate and has already submitted multiple black belts and former champions during his rise.
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Our Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland Prediction
This fight likely boils down to whether the initial explosion can be weathered, but the sheer force of the wrestling on display recently is hard to bet against. While Tarzan is incredibly durable and hard to hit cleanly, the grappling pressure from the undefeated Borz is a different beast entirely.
We expect a fast start where the wrestling advantage becomes too much to handle on the mat. Given the aggressive nature of his style and recent form, a finish seems highly probable. Hence, our Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland prediction is that Khamzat wins by KO, TKO, DQ, or Submission.
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