American UFC fighter Sean Strickland made a sharp statement about his next plans and the current middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. According to him, he intends to enter the octagon against Hernandez and take another step closer to the title fight. "He's like 'American Chimaev.' Then I'll face the real Chimaev," Strickland said in an interview with MMA Junkie.
Strickland's words became even more harsh: "I am the only one who can defeat the Chechen. Both he and his team know this well," he openly challenged his opponent. For fans, these words only increased the interest surrounding the potential super battle.
At the same time, Strickland is out of the octagon for now. He is serving a six-month suspension due to a fight in the Tuff-N-Uff amateur league on June 29. Therefore, there is a possibility of seeing a big clash with Hernandez after the penalty period ends, and then a big clash with Chimaev for the title.
In short, Sean's statements heated up a potential middleweight confrontation: first the opponent described as "American Chimaev," then the main fight, which will determine the title balance. The fans are waiting with a single question: Will Strickland's confidence be proven even in the octagon?
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