UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Sean Strickland possesses a genuine opportunity to defeat Khamzat Chimaev in their upcoming bout.
The main event of UFC 328 is set to feature Khamzat Chimaev defending his UFC middleweight championship against Sean Strickland. The rivalry between these two fighters has been brewing for some time, and their collision in the octagon is imminent.
While Chimaev is widely favored to win, Sean Strickland has a notable history of defying expectations and securing upsets. He famously achieved this against Israel Adesanya in his sole UFC championship victory to date, and he is likely to enter 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 well-positioned for success in Newark.
Joe Rogan on Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
“Sean has talked an immense amount of trash,” Rogan stated on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “He’s a wild individual, and that trash talk he employs is a form of emotional warfare… It’s akin to what Conor McGregor used to do. What Conor did to Jose Aldo, he had him so mentally compromised before that fight. Aldo was simply overwhelmed with emotion. Aldo was a legend.”
“Strickland is one of the premier fighters on Earth. So is Khamzat,” Rogan continued. “But Strickland is also a legitimate world champion. He’s a fighter accustomed to five-round contests. He possesses phenomenal cardio. He’s among the most elusive targets in the sport. One hundred percent, he has a chance. He has underrated grappling. Listen to me as an expert, supposedly: He boasts some of the best takedown defense in the game, with grappling that is underestimated. Strickland has a legitimate chance.”
