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Du Plessis Predicts Strickland Will Repeat Victory Over Imavov in 2027
mma3 days ago

Du Plessis Predicts Strickland Will Repeat Victory Over Imavov in 2027

Former champion Dricus du Plessis predicts Sean Strickland will defeat Nassourdine Imavov in their upcoming title rematch, citing Strickland's superior cardio and defensive ground game. While the fight is expected in early 2027, du Plessis notes that Strickland's forward pressure neutralizes Imavov's striking style, similar to how he defeated Israel Adesanya. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev has offered $1 million for a rematch, but Strickland remains focused on Imavov.

via MMA Fighting|
#dricus-du-plessis#khamzat-chimaev#mma
UFC Debutant Luis Hernandez Vows to Retire Veteran Chris Curtis After Viral Callout
sports10 days ago

UFC Debutant Luis Hernandez Vows to Retire Veteran Chris Curtis After Viral Callout

Luis Hernandez, 30, responded to a callout from veteran Chris Curtis by promising to end his career. Hernandez, a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy, just secured his UFC debut win against Sedriques Dumas via a 57-second stoppage at UFC Vegas 121. Curtis, 39, had previously threatened to 'fold' Hernandez following a 2025 incident at Tuff-N-Uff 145. Hernandez dismissed the threat, noting Curtis’s 6-5-1 UFC record, and stated he would only accept the fight after improving his own record. The two remain at odds, though Hernandez maintains a friendly relationship with Curtis’s teammate Sean Strickland.

via MMA Fighting|
#chris-curtis#luis-hernandez#mma
UFC Champ Strickland Survives Helmetless ATV Crash, Friend Hospitalized
sports18 days ago

UFC Champ Strickland Survives Helmetless ATV Crash, Friend Hospitalized

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland survived a high-speed ATV crash in Las Vegas on Monday night without wearing a helmet. While Strickland reported minor scrapes and a possible concussion, his passenger, Chris Cornell, was hospitalized after losing consciousness. The incident may delay Strickland's upcoming title defense, which was already postponed due to shoulder injuries.

via theguardian.com|
#atv-accident#injury-update#mma-news
Strickland’s ATV crash leaves UFC champ rattled but reassures fans
sports18 days ago

Strickland’s ATV crash leaves UFC champ rattled but reassures fans

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland posted a video showing head and shoulder scrapes from an ATV accident, saying he’s in a rough place after his friend Chris drove and they rolled several times (no helmet). Chris briefly lost consciousness and was hospitalized but is expected to be OK. Strickland notes the incident is less serious than his 2018 motorcycle crash and mentions ongoing shoulder injuries that have delayed his next title defense; later update confirms the crash was an ATV, not a motorcycle.

via MMA Fighting|
#atv-accident#injuries#sean-strickland
Chimaev targets Strickland’s winner, stays put at middleweight
sports1 month ago

Chimaev targets Strickland’s winner, stays put at middleweight

Khamzat Chimaev, coming off a middleweight title loss, says he’ll pursue the winner of Sean Strickland’s next fight rather than demand an immediate rematch, with Nassourdine Imavov viewed as a likely Strickland challenger. He also floated a potential late-year bout with Caio Borralho but ruled out moving up to light heavyweight, insisting he’ll stay at 185 pounds until he clears the division.

via Bloody Elbow|
#khamzat-chimaev#mma#nassourdine-imavov
Chimaev admits 'there were mistakes' after UFC 328 showing
ufc-news1 month ago

Chimaev admits 'there were mistakes' after UFC 328 showing

Khamzat Chimaev says his UFC 328 showing contained 'mistakes' but he isn’t dwelling on injuries or weight-cut issues, emphasizing that he’s focused on a quick return. He’s open to a Sean Strickland rematch (Strickland is currently rehabbing a shoulder) and plans to stay at 185 pounds, with Imavov as a potential future title challenger and RAF Moscow bouts on the horizon.

via MMA Mania|
#khamzat-chimaev#rematch#sean-strickland
Chimaev shrugs off Strickland–Imavov title talk, eyes staying active and Borralho path
sports1 month ago

Chimaev shrugs off Strickland–Imavov title talk, eyes staying active and Borralho path

Khamzat Chimaev says he isn’t bothered by rumors that Sean Strickland might defend the UFC middleweight title against Nassourdine Imavov, and he plans to stay active and pursue a title, with a possible bout versus Caio Borralho. Imavov, on a six‑fight unbeaten streak and having defeated Israel Adesanya, is viewed as a top contender, while Strickland remains the reigning champ. Chimaev is also set to wrestle Tyron Woodley in Moscow as he continues his 185‑pound quest.

via MMA Fighting|
#khamzat-chimaev#nassourdine-imavov#sean-strickland
Chimaev targets quick UFC return with Strickland or three other challengers
ufc1 month ago

Chimaev targets quick UFC return with Strickland or three other challengers

Khamzat Chimaev says he’s ready to fight on his UFC return and would welcome a rematch with Sean Strickland, even without a title on the line. If that fight doesn’t materialize, he named four other contenders for his comeback—Dricus Du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Caio Borralho—as potential opponents after losing his middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 328.

via MMA Fighting|
#caio-borralho#dricus-du-plessis#khamzat-chimaev
Hernandez Reignites Passion with Strickland Camp Ahead of UFC Sacramento Headliner
sports1 month ago

Hernandez Reignites Passion with Strickland Camp Ahead of UFC Sacramento Headliner

Anthony Hernandez says training with Sean Strickland and the Xtreme Couture crew, plus time at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, rekindled his love for fighting as he prepares for UFC Sacramento’s main event against Gregory Rodrigues. After a loss to Strickland at UFC Houston earlier this year, Hernandez left Sacramento to train in Las Vegas, focusing on sharpening his game and avoiding past mistakes. He enters the fight riding a hot stretch, 8-1 in his last nine, with multiple stoppages, while Rodrigues seeks his first UFC main-event win and has gone 3-0 since their last meeting. Hernandez emphasizes focus on Rodrigues and his family support as he chases a title-shot finale.

via MMA Fighting|
#anthony-hernandez#gregory-rodrigues#sean-strickland
Strickland blasts Din Thomas after Robertson's UFC 330 setback
sports1 month ago

Strickland blasts Din Thomas after Robertson's UFC 330 setback

Sean Strickland blasted Din Thomas as a “sh*t coach” after Thomas announced his retirement from cornering following Gillian Robertson's loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, arguing that quitting reflects poorly on coaching. Strickland tied his critique to his own career, and defended Robertson, who was chasing Canada’s first UFC champion since Georges St-Pierre.

via MMA Fighting|
#din-thomas#gillian-robertson#mma-coaching
Usman Eyes Quick Title Path After Oklahoma City Upset Talk, Names Strickland or Makhachev
sports2 months ago

Usman Eyes Quick Title Path After Oklahoma City Upset Talk, Names Strickland or Makhachev

Kamaru Usman says a win at UFC Oklahoma City could earn him a title shot, pointing to Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev as ideal next opponents. He’s competing at middleweight against Dricus du Plessis, after a return win at welterweight previously, with the UFC’s matchmaking reportedly shaping the path to a title as he eyes another championship bid.

via MMA Fighting|
#dricus-du-plessis#islam-makhachev#kamaru-usman
Strickland Walks Back Poirier Critique After Conversation
sports3 months ago

Strickland Walks Back Poirier Critique After Conversation

Sean Strickland apologized for criticizing Dustin Poirier’s arrest comments and for calling him a 'selfish piece of shit' after a conversation with Poirier, saying Poirier is genuinely troubled by his actions and that he regrets the remarks; he even hopes Poirier doesn’t lose his Bud Light sponsorship. Poirier, who retired in 2025 following a loss to Max Holloway, has publicly addressed the incident and his mental health.

via MMA Fighting|
#apology#dustin-poirier#mma