Strickland's Coach Pushes for Chimaev Title Shot

Following Sean Strickland's knockout victory over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston, his head coach Eric Nicksick believes Strickland has earned a middleweight title shot against champion Khamzat Chimaev. Nicksick praised Strickland's performance, noting he 'earned style points' by finishing Hernandez, who hadn't been stopped in his last eight fights. The victory has positioned Strickland as a potential next challenger, potentially bypassing Nassourd Imavov who was previously considered the frontrunner. Nicksick acknowledged the challenge of facing the undefeated Chimaev but expressed confidence in their preparation.