Robert Whittaker Predicts Khamzat Chimaev Will Dominate Sean Strickland

Robert Whittaker predicts Khamzat Chimaev will dominate Sean Strickland at UFC 328.

The former titleholder expects Chimaev to close distance and drag Strickland into deep water.

Robert Whittaker suffered a cracked jaw and broken teeth in a submission loss to Chimaev at UFC 308 last October.

Whittaker told Paramount that Chimaev will get his hands on Strickland and take him down.

Whittaker's prediction is based on his own experience fighting Chimaev.

He pointed to Chimaev's cardio and ability to maintain a relentless pace for five rounds.

Chimaev enters the fight with a 15-0 record and 12 finishes.

The UFC 328 main card airs live on Paramount+ at 9 p.m. ET from Prudential Center.

The event features a flyweight championship fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira.

There is concern that Friday's ceremonial weigh-in faceoff may be scrapped due to bad blood between the headliners.

And Whittaker's prediction has added fuel to the fire.

But Strickland has already knocked out one opponent nicknamed Khamzat earlier in his career.

So it remains to be seen if Chimaev will emerge victorious.

The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday night at UFC 328 in Newark.

Chimaev is the betting favourite over Strickland.

Whittaker's comments were reported by MMA Mania.

He said Chimaev will "run him over" if he gets his hands on Strickland.

The former titleholder has firsthand experience of Chimaev's skills.

He lost to Chimaev at UFC 308 last October.

The fight ended in a submission loss for Whittaker.

He suffered a cracked jaw and broken teeth in the loss.

But Whittaker has been impressed by Chimaev's abilities.

He pointed to Chimaev's mat control and cardio as key factors.

Chimaev has a reputation for being relentless in his fights.

He has finished 12 of his 15 wins.

And Whittaker expects him to do the same against Strickland.

The UFC 328 main card features several high-profile fights.

The event includes a welterweight clash between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley.

But the main event is the fight between Chimaev and Strickland.

It is scheduled to take place on Saturday night.

The fight will be broadcast live on Paramount+.

And fans can watch the ceremonial weigh-in on Friday.

But there is concern that the faceoff may be scrapped.

The bad blood between the headliners has added tension to the event.

And Whittaker's prediction has only added to the hype.

The fight is expected to be a thrilling encounter.

And fans will be eager to see if Chimaev emerges victorious.

The former titleholder has given his prediction.

Now it remains to be seen if Chimaev will deliver.

The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday night at UFC 328.

It will be broadcast live on Paramount+.

And fans can watch the ceremonial weigh-in on Friday.

But for now, the focus is on the upcoming fight.

And Whittaker's prediction has only added to the excitement.