Robert Whittaker shared his analysis that Khamzat Chimaev would have no problem taking down and finishing Sean Strickland. Whittaker noted that Dricus Du Plessis took Strickland down multiple times, and Chimaev is a significantly better wrestler with superior ground control. However, Whittaker acknowledged Strickland's jab and knee raises could be obstacles to Chimaev's entries. He specifically mentioned that Strickland's timing of raising his knee while throwing the jab could deter straightforward takedown attempts and potentially cause problems for any fighter who mistimes their approach.
