Khamzat Chimaev Receives Brutal Warning From Anthony Hernandez

Hernandez made it clear his goal is simple: prove he’s the true champion, clear out the division, and then walk away from the sport on his own terms. But it all depends on how well the 32-year-old fighter performs against Strickland. Meanwhile, once ‘Tarzan’ also claimed he could defeat ‘Borz.’

Sean Strickland Says He’s the Only One Who Can Defeat Khamzat Chimaev

Only Gilbert Burns has given the toughest competition to Khamzat Chimaev. And after that, everyone is aiming to do the same, but they couldn’t do much. Everyone backed Dricus Du Plessis, but ‘Borz’ dominated for all five rounds. Despite the dominance, former UFC champ Sean Strickland thinks he’s probably the only one who could beat the middleweight champion. Talking about that and his chance against Chimaev, Strickland said:

“That’d be a big fight. I think I’m probably the only one that could beat Chimaev. I honestly think Fluffy is a better wrestler than Chimaev. Over five rounds, Fluffy is a better wrestler than Chimaev. It’s kind of weird what the UFC did with Chimaev. You brought a guy that fights once a year – the guy doesn’t need to fight. He’s best friends with a warlord.”

Strickland holds a black belt in jiu-jitsu, but fans have only seen his striking more in the octagon. Meanwhile, the upcoming fight between ‘Tarzan’ and Anthony Hernandez is highly anticipated. However, Nassourdine Imavov is also in line to face the middleweight champion, but fans will have to wait for official confirmation from the UFC.