UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Sean Strickland has a genuine possibility of triumphing over Khamzat Chimaev this weekend. The highly anticipated main event of UFC 328 will see Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight championship against Sean Strickland. The rivalry between these two fighters has been simmering for a considerable 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, his only UFC championship victory to date. Entering this fight, Strickland likely feels he has nothing to lose.
In a recent discussion, Joe Rogan shared his insights on why he believes Sean Strickland is well-positioned for success in Newark.
Joe Rogan on Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
« Sean has been incredibly vocal, » Rogan remarked on a recent episode of « The Joe Rogan Experience. » « He’s a unique individual, and his taunting is a form of psychological warfare. It’s reminiscent of what Conor McGregor used to do. Remember how Conor affected Jose Aldo before their fight? Aldo was so consumed by emotion. Aldo was a legend. »
« Strickland is among the elite fighters globally, as 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 elusive fighters in the sport. He absolutely has a chance. His grappling is underrated. Listen to me as an expert, allegedly: his takedown defense is among the best in the game, and his grappling is undervalued. Strickland has a legitimate chance. »