Demetrious Johnson predicts Chimaev will dominate and finish Strickland

Demetrious Johnson has offered a pessimistic forecast for Sean Strickland ahead of his bout with Khamzat Chimaev. The former UFC flyweight champion expects complete dominance from Chimaev in the matchup. Johnson praised Chimaev's preparation, noting he has an excellent team around him, consistently works on technique and sparring, and never misses training. Based on these factors, Johnson believes Chimaev will most likely finish the fight early. The prediction comes as Chimaev is widely favored despite Strickland's recent championship-level performances.