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Eric Nicksick, coach of Sean Strickland, predicts fans will rally behind a potential UFC main event pitting Strickland against middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev if Strickland defeats No. 4-ranked Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston on February 21. Nicksick highlighted the thrilling stylistic matchup, their shared training history, and past verbal exchanges, noting Strickland previously declined a Chimaev fight. A win could propel Strickland back into title contention amid the competitive middleweight division. Fans might embrace the controversy given Strickland's anti-establishment persona. Expect quick turnaround for Strickland if victorious unscathed.
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