Analysis: Can Strickland get up against Chimaev's grappling?

An in-depth analysis examines whether Sean Strickland can escape Khamzat Chimaev's takedowns and ground control. Sparring partners including Luke Rockhold, Jorge Masvidal, and Sharaf Davlatmurodov describe Strickland as extremely difficult to hold down, crediting his ability to create bases and use wrestling-style stand-ups rather than technical guard work. The analysis notes that both Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman previously managed to get up from under Chimaev, though with varying degrees of success. The piece suggests Chimaev's superior transitions, control with legs, and ability to attack with strikes and submissions will likely allow him to hold Strickland down, especially against the cage. The prediction is that Chimaev will take more risks on the ground than he did against Du Plessis and finish the fight early, or transition to striking and win on points if Strickland proves stronger than expected in grappling exchanges.