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Eric Nicksick, Sean Strickland's coach, predicts fans will rally behind Strickland for a middleweight title fight against champion Khamzat Chimaev after UFC Houston. He highlights their shared training history, stylistic matchup favoring Strickland's challenge, and past verbal exchanges. This comes ahead of Strickland's main event vs. Anthony Hernandez on February 21, where a win could fast-track him to contention. It matters for the division's loaded title picture amid Imavov's rise. A victory positions Strickland for quick turnaround; Nicksick eyes monumental White House potential.
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