Before the fight, Arman Tsarukyan made a bold prediction during Dana White's live broadcast. Tsarukyan stated that Khamzat Chimaev would submit Sean Strickland in the first round of their matchup. The prediction did not come true, as the fight went the full distance and was decided by the judges. The post serves as a pre-fight callout moment that contrasts with the actual result of the bout.
