Colby Covington says Khamzat Chimaev will have no trouble with Sean Strickland at UFC 328. He predicts a one-sided grappling fight that ends with Chimaev in control.
Covington’s view
On Submission Radio, former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington gave a bleak forecast for Strickland. He said there is a big skill gap between Chimaev and Strickland and that Chimaev will use wrestling to dominate.
Covington told the show he does not give Strickland a chance. He said Chimaev will take Strickland down, put him in bad positions and either submit him or keep him on the floor for the full fight.
The matchup: Chimaev vs. Strickland
Khamzat Chimaev is a former middleweight champion. He has not fought since winning the middleweight title in August last year. Chimaev and Strickland have traded heated words on social media ahead of their fight.
Sean Strickland is the former middleweight champion who will meet Chimaev at UFC 328. Covington said Strickland relies more on striking and is not at the same grappling level as Chimaev or other top wrestlers he mentioned.
Event details and what to expect
The fight is set for UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark. The card will feature several fights that night, and Chimaev vs. Strickland is one of the main matchups to watch.
Covington pointed to sparring he says he watched at Xtreme Couture. He claimed that during those sessions Chimaev was taking Strickland down and submitting him, and that he expects the same game plan in the real fight.
Notes and context
Covington’s comments add to the pre-fight talk. He compared Chimaev to other grapplers and stressed the wrestling advantage. His prediction focuses on style: Chimaev’s pressure and wrestling versus Strickland’s striking.
Fans and analysts will watch how both men prepare in the final weeks. If Chimaev follows the plan Covington described, the fight could play out on the mat. If Strickland keeps it standing, the outcome may be different.
This preview focuses on the fighters and the upcoming date and location. It reflects Covington’s public remarks and the confirmed matchup at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark.
