Luke Rockhold gives blueprint for Khamzat Chimaev to beat Sean Strickland

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Luke Rockhold has offered his insight ahead of one of the most anticipated UFC matchups of the year. The former UFC middleweight champion has been directly involved in Khamzat Chimaev’s preparation to face Sean Strickland. The bout, set for UFC 328 on 9 May, presents a stylistic clash.

Strickland’s pressure and durability will test Chimaev’s ability to adapt across five rounds. Luke Rockhold explains what Khamzat Chimaev must do to beat Sean Strickland Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Rockhold believes the key for Chimaev lies in calmness and adaptability. He emphasised the need to avoid overcommitting to a single approach against a difficult opponent.

Speaking on the JAXXON Podcast, Rockhold outlined a balanced strategy. His overall message focused on controlled aggression and mixing striking and wrestling effectively. “I think Khamzat needs to relax, and fight a full fight.

You gotta flow, you gotta get takedowns, but not hold on to takedowns. You gotta throw hands, get a takedown, throw hands, not hold tight. He gotta be able to change levels.