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Sean Strickland trashed Khamzat Chimaev's inactivity as middleweight champion, noting his once-a-year fights since winning the title from Dricus Du Plessis in August 2025, questioning UFC's handling and Chimaev's ties. Ahead of his UFC Houston main event vs. Anthony Hernandez on Feb 21, Strickland called himself the only fighter able to defeat Chimaev, praising Hernandez's wrestling superiority. He criticized avoiding Nassourdine Imavov, urging activity over prolonged title holds. This reignites middleweight title contention debates, potentially positioning Strickland for a shot if he wins.
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