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Chimaev Faces Strickland: Discipline Key, Says Tsarukyan
1 Apr
Summary
- Tsarukyan highlights Strickland's psychological tactics in fights.
- Covington predicts Chimaev will prioritize grappling over striking.
- UFC 328 features Khamzat Chimaev against Sean Strickland.
Arman Tsarukyan has stressed the importance of discipline for Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares to face Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event. Tsarukyan noted Strickland's capacity to mentally disrupt opponents with constant verbal pressure inside the cage.
He advised Chimaev to remain composed, as Strickland will likely attempt to elicit reactions and create errors. Tsarukyan stated that Chimaev must stick to his game plan, focusing on controlled aggression and grappling dominance rather than engaging in unnecessary exchanges.
Colby Covington also weighed in, backing Chimaev to defeat Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark. Covington suggested that Chimaev's grappling prowess is on a different level than Strickland's, predicting a ground-heavy approach.
Covington anticipates Chimaev will avoid a striking match, instead focusing on taking Strickland down, securing submissions, or maintaining dominant positions for the entire 25 minutes.
