Jorge Masvidal makes bold prediction for potential Strickland-Chimaev bout

Jorge Masvidal said he would "bet the house" on Sean Strickland to beat Khamzat Chimaev, highlighting why Strickland's style could matter in a potential matchup. On the "Death Row MMA" podcast, Masvidal backed Sean Strickland over Khamzat Chimaev, citing defensive wrestling that taxes grapplers. Masvidal referenced Chimaev's middleweight title win over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 last year and noted limited damage despite nearly 22 minutes of control. He also pointed to Strickland's underdog win at UFC Houston last month, where Strickland neutralized Anthony Hernandez's pressure wrestling and scored a third-round finish to rebound from consecutive title losses against Du Plessis.