"It's no secret that Sean Strickland ruffled some feathers of his fellow fighters in the build up of UFC Houston, and as a loaded event weekend comes to a close, some fighters hit social media following the Main Event. Sean Strickland had a terrific performance to cap off an exciting night of fights, finishing #4 ranked Anthony Hernandez by TKO in the third round. Now with a title shot in sight, the American Middleweight wasted no time mincing words regarding his fellow fighters."
"My dream. Bring me tha clown for the crown @ufc #UFCHouston - Imavov Nassourdine (@imavov1) February 22, 2026 Nassourdine Imavov was the first to chime in, referencing Strickland as "tha clown", calling for a title fight between the two. Given the status of Chimaev holding the 185 belt, it seems unlikely, but maybe a transition to 205 is coming for the champion opening up for a rematch between the rivals for a vacant title."
"Strickland vs Imavov for the vacant middleweight title should be the main card opener at the White House #UFCHouston - Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) February 22, 2026 UFC Hall of Famer, Henry Cejudo was another who presented the idea of the vacant middleweight title, this time at the White House. No doubt Strickland would garner support in that fight on the biggest stage in the US, though if Dana White's words are truth, the White House card's matchmaking has already taken place."
Sean Strickland finished #4-ranked Anthony Hernandez by TKO in the third round at UFC Houston and now eyes a title shot. Strickland continued to taunt top contenders, singling out #1 contender Nassourdine Imavov and champion Khamzat Chimaev. Imavov posted a taunt calling Strickland “tha clown” and called for a title fight between them. Henry Cejudo suggested Strickland vs Imavov for a vacant middleweight title on a White House card. Khamzat Chimaev fired back on social media, referencing fighters who beat Strickland. Chimaev currently holds the 185-pound belt and a move to 205 could affect matchmaking.
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