UFC 328: Sean Strickland's Nightmare Scenario Vs. Khamzat Chimaev Broken Down

Sean Strickland enters UFC 328 as a massive underdog against middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev at the May 9 event in New Jersey. The breakdown highlights Strickland's 72% takedown defense as a critical vulnerability against Chimaev, who previously landed 12 takedowns and dominated 22 of 25 minutes in a prior fight. A worst-case scenario for Strickland involves being repeatedly taken down and controlled, potentially reducing him to gatekeeper status for the remainder of his career.