Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland pick, odds, time: UFC 328

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 328 main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland . Khamzat Chimaev UFC 328 preview Staple info: Record: 15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC Height: 6'2" Age: 32 Weight: 185 lbs.

Reach: 75" Last fight: Decision win over Dricus Du Plessis (Aug. 16, 2025) Camp: Jaxxon HOUSE (Los Angeles) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + National champion in freestyle wrestling (SE) ^ Won multiple years and weight divisions + Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt + Amateur MMA accolades + 7 KO victories + 6 submission victories + 9 first-round finishes + 7-0 as a middleweight + KO power + Aggressive pace and pressure + Steadily improving striking and footwork ^ Solid jab from both stances + Superb wrestling and riding ability + Excellent transitional grappling Sean Strickland UFC 328 preview Staple info: Record: 30-7 MMA, 17-7 UFC Height: 6'1" Age: 35 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 76" Last fight: TKO win over Anthony Hernandez (Feb.

21, 2026) Camp: Xtreme Couture MMA (Las Vegas) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Former UFC middleweight champion + King of the Cage middleweight title + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt + 12 KO victories + 4 submission wins + 9 first-round finishes + 24-4 in the middleweight division + Consistent pace and pressure + Long and accurate jab ^ Coming forward or off the backfoot + Solid inside of the clinch ^ Strikes well off the breaks + Underrated wrestling ability ^ Defensively and offensively + Good transitional grappler Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland breakdown: Middleweight maelstrom The main event in New Jersey features a middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. Despite coming from a wrestling base, Khamzat Chimaev appears to be comfortable striking from both stances.

The Chechen fighter can fire off snappy jabs from either side, which, in turn, help him follow up with power shots. Unless his opponent carries a decent grappling pedigree, Chimaev usually wastes little time extending striking exchanges before looking to change his levels and wrestle. However, in fights that are extended, we’ve seen Chimaev play a bit more with open-stance looks on the feet.