Analyst predicts Chimaev first-round finish over Strickland at UFC 328

Following the UFC 328 press conference, analyst Igor assessed that Chimaev won the mental warfare leading up to the fight. He noted that Chimaev delivered sharp verbal exchanges while Strickland was somewhat repetitive in his approach. Despite this, Igor acknowledged that Strickland successfully promoted the fight through his efforts. The analyst predicts the bout will end in the first round with a stoppage victory for Chimaev. The assessment comes after an intense press conference buildup.