Chimaev vs Strickland: UFC 328 fight details, odds

The UFC middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland will be carried on Paramount+.

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland odds

From BetMGM.com

Chimaev -550, Strickland +400

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland predictions

CBS Sports Brian Campbell: Ankalaev to win by decision

Campbell writes:""Expect a spirited effort from Strickland but one that comes up short over the 25-minute distance as the combination of Chimaev's takedowns and fluid striking will overcome Strickland's stubborn ability to survive five rounds.  "

Bloody Elbow: Chimaev by submission

Jordan Ellis writes: "I can absolutely imagine Sean Strickland surviving an early onslaught and stopping an exhausted Khamzat Chimaev in the later rounds. Do I think that’s going to happen? No. I think the UFC middleweight champion is one of the best fighters in MMA, and he’ll prove it by submitting Strickland early on Saturday night.”

MMA Mania: Chimaev to win boring fight

Jessee Holland writes: "I don’t see (Strickland) beating Khamzat unless an overconfident “Borz” beats himself and tries that dumb “Canelo Hands” strategy that cost Belal Muhammad the welterweight title. Sadly, a victory for Chimaev translates to a fight that is a slow-paced, tepid affair, which can be a lot to ask of fans who are already burned out after sitting there for a couple of hours. Yawn."

Betting Pros: Chimaev to win

Trent Conner writes: "This fight is a mismatch, and the odds reflect that. I do not see Strickland lasting long against a fighter as strong as Chimaev. Chimaev is projected to win via submission, but I think he has a decent chance for a ground-and-pound finish. I do think it happens earlier in the fight; however, it ends."

UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland full card

Main Card (7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT)

• Middleweight Title Bout: Khamzat Chimaev (c) vs. Sean Strickland
• Flyweight Title Bout: Joshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro Taira
• Heavyweight Bout: Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes Acosta
• Welterweight Bout: Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley
• Lightweight Bout: King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens

Prelims (5 p.m. MT/3 p.m. CT)

• Middleweight Bout: Ateba Gautier vs. Ozzy Diaz
• Welterweight Bout: Joel Alvarez vs. Yaroslav Amosov
• Lightweight Bout: Grant Dawson vs. Mateusz Rebecki
• Lightweight Bout: Jim Miller vs. Jared Gordon

Early Prelims (3 p.m. MT/4 p.m. CT)

• Middleweight Bout: Roman Kopylov vs. Marco Tulio
• Featherweight Bout: Pat Sabatini vs. William Gomis
• Middleweight Bout: Baisangur Susurkaev vs. Djorden Santos
• Flyweight Bout: Clayton Carpenter vs. Jose Ochoa

Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.

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