UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Sean Strickland has a significant opportunity to defeat Khamzat Chimaev in their upcoming middleweight championship bout at UFC 328.
The highly anticipated main event of UFC 328 will see Khamzat Chimaev defend his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland. The rivalry between these two fighters has been simmering for some time, and their clash in the octagon is just days away.
While Chimaev is largely favored to win, Sean Strickland has a remarkable history of defying expectations and securing upsets. He famously defeated Israel Adesanya to win his only UFC championship to date, and he approaches this fight with the mindset of having nothing to lose.
In a recent discussion, Joe Rogan shared his perspective on why he believes Sean Strickland is a strong contender in this matchup.
Joe Rogan on Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
“Sean has been talking a lot of trash,” Rogan stated on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “He’s a wild character, and that trash talk is a form of psychological warfare. It’s reminiscent of what Conor McGregor used to do, like his approach to Jose Aldo, where he mentally destabilized Aldo before the fight. Aldo was a legend, and he was incredibly emotional.”
“Strickland is among the top fighters globally, and so is Khamzat,” Rogan continued. “However, Strickland is also a legitimate world champion. He’s accustomed to five-round fights and possesses exceptional cardio. He’s one of the most difficult fighters to land a clean shot on in the sport. He absolutely has a chance. His grappling is underrated. As an expert, supposedly, I can tell you: his takedown defense is among the best in the game, and his grappling is underestimated. Strickland possesses a genuine chance.”
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