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Khamzat Chimaev's coach Alan 'Finfou' do Nascimento sees a three-man race for next shot: Imavov, Hernandez, Strickland, awaiting UFC Houston outcome. Chimaev plans two 2026 fights post-Ramadan, targeting June/July White House event despite no-Russians rumors (Chimaev holds UAE passport). Training in California now. This shapes middleweight hierarchy post-Du Plessis loss for Strickland. Division braces for high-stakes clashes; Chimaev emphasizes discipline.
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