When you think of Khamzat Chimaev, two images come to mind. There's the explosive finisher who bulldozes through opponents in the first round. Then there's the methodical predator who grinds down his prey over 25 relentless minutes. Both versions are terrifying.

We last saw the latter at UFC 319 in Chicago, where Chimaev claimed the middleweight title with a dominant performance against Dricus du Plessis. For five full rounds, "Borz" smothered the former champion, showcasing the suffocating pressure and cardio that has made him a superstar. That victory was du Plessis' first title defense after taking the belt from Sean Strickland.

Now, Strickland gets his shot at redemption. He'll face Chimaev in the UFC 328 main event this Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. And the big question is: which Chimaev shows up?

Will it be the version that overwhelmed du Plessis, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, and Gilbert Burns? Or the one that quickly dispatched Robert Whittaker, Kevin Holland, and Li Jingliang? Strickland is hoping for the latter.

Despite being a heavy 6-1 underdog, Strickland has history on his side. He was an even bigger underdog when he shocked the world by dethroning Israel Adesanya in 2023. If he can channel that same grit and durability, he might just pull off another upset.

Before Saturday's title clash, relive Chimaev's championship-winning performance against du Plessis in the video above. It's a masterclass in pressure fighting that Strickland will need to study closely.