Strickland: I'm Only One Who Can Beat Chimaev

Шон Стрикленд trashed Хамзат Чимаев's inactivity as middleweight champion, noting his once-a-year fights since winning the title from Дрикус дю Плесси in August 2025, questioning UFC's handling and Chimaev's ties. Ahead of his UFC Houston main event vs. Антони Ернандез on Feb 21, Strickland called himself the only fighter able to defeat Chimaev, praising Hernandez's wrestling superiority. He criticized avoiding Насурдин Имавов, urging activity over prolonged title holds. This reignites middleweight title contention debates, potentially positioning Strickland for a shot if he wins.