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Khamzat Chimaev's grappling coach Alan 'Finfou' do Nascimento sees a three-way battle for the next middleweight title shot between Chimaev, Nassourdine Imavov, Anthony Hernandez, and Sean Strickland. Chimaev plans two fights in 2026, targeting June/July possibly at UFC White House event post-Ramadan. Hernandez faces Strickland this weekend in Houston; winner could challenge alongside Imavov. This intensifies the 185-pound division amid Chimaev's title reign. Team preps in California; White House card speculative but historic. Expect clarity after Houston outcome.
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