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Sean Strickland’s Coach Addresses “Infamous” Khamzat Chimaev Sparring and Training Sessions

The story between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev didn’t start on a fight poster. It began years ago in a training room in Las Vegas. At the time, ‘Borz’ was still competing at welterweight while Strickland was building his run at the 185 lbs division. Fast forward to 2026, and the dynamic has completely flipped. Chimaev now sits on the middleweight throne after defeating Dricus du Plessis. At the same time, Strickland, who famously beat Isr…

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Chimaev vs Strickland Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and former champion Sean Strickland will clash in what is already one of the most hyped UFC fights of 2026. In addition to the fact that Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland have long been at each other's throats, the title fight is extra interesting because the two rivals are former training partners. Strickland's trainer Eric Nicksick, who has never wanted to talk about their training …

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