Robert Whittaker believes Khamzat Chimaev will easily take down and finish Sean Strickland in a potential matchup. Whittaker noted that Dricus du Plessis took down Strickland multiple times, and Chimaev is a significantly better wrestler with superior ground control. However, Whittaker acknowledged that Strickland's jab and his tendency to lift his knee while jabbing could create problems for Chimaev's takedown attempts. Whittaker warned that if Chimaev times his shot poorly, he could run straight into Strickland's knee, which would cause trouble for anyone. Whittaker's analysis draws on his own experience fighting both fighters.
