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Strickland: Chimaev Will Sit A Year After Next Fight

Former champion Sean Strickland predicts Khamzat Chimaev will sit out for a year after his next fight, anticipating a long layoff in the division.

Strickland is set to face Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 267 but believes Chimaev will not be back anytime soon.

He anticipates Chimaev will beat Nassourdine Imavov and then take a long break, noting the champion has not fought more than once a year since 2022.