Demetrious Johnson predicts Chimaev will dominate and finish Strickland

Demetrious Johnson has given an unfavorable prediction for Sean Strickland in a potential matchup against Khamzat Chimaev, expecting complete dominance from the Chechen fighter. Johnson praised Chimaev's training setup, noting he has an excellent team around him, maintains consistent training and sparring, and doesn't miss sessions. The former flyweight champion stated his pick is Chimaev and believes he will most likely finish the fight early. Johnson's assessment suggests he sees a significant skill and preparation gap between the two middleweights. The prediction comes amid ongoing promotional buildup between Strickland and Chimaev.