To shock the world! Sean Strickland exudes confidence and promises to knock out the 'coward' Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328: 'He'll drown'

Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Sean Strickland doesn't care about the statistics and numbers of his highly anticipated fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. In the event scheduled to take place this Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), the American is classified by bookmakers as a huge underdog to face the feared fighter. In any case, the veteran exudes confidence in victory, however difficult the scenario may be.

So much so that, on the 'Countdown' program to promote UFC 328 , Strickland not only promised to shock the world, but also revealed how he will defeat the Russian and, consequently, end his undefeated streak in MMA. Known for his good boxing skills and impeccable physical conditioning, the American showed no intimidation from Chimaev's reputation, much less his exceptional wrestling.

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It's worth highlighting that the American knows the champion like few others, having trained with him in the past. Furthermore, given Strickland's impressive performance in his last fight, knocking out Anthony Hernandez in the third round in February, he asserted that his rival will also succumb to his game.

“Chimaev and I are fundamentally different people. For a man who calls himself 'The Wolf,' he acts like a coward. You think you're tough, but we'll see who fares better in deep water. You're going to drown. So, I think I'll win by technical knockout in the fourth or fifth round. The only one who's going to break in this fight is you, Chimaev. I'm going to crush you,” said the former UFC champion.

Strickland fighters in MMA

Sean Strickland , 35, is an elite athlete and former UFC middleweight champion. The American began his MMA career in 2008, debuted in the company in 2014, and won the belt in 2023. Currently, the bad boy is ranked third in the division.

In sports, 'Tarzan' built a record of 30 wins and seven losses. His main victories were over Anthony Hernandez , Brendan Allen , Israel Adesanya , Nassourdine Imavov , and Paulo Borrachinha.

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