Khamzat Chimaev's coach explains the UFC's decision regarding the first challenger for 'The Wolf's' title.

Khamzat Shimaev in victory in UFC 294 (Photo: Instagram/UFC Europe)

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Chimaev may be close to having his future in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) decided. The Chechen fighter, who... dominated Dricus du Plessis He won UFC 319 and became middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), but is still awaiting the announcement of his first challenger for the throne. Among the candidates, according to his coach, are... Nassourdine Imavov, that won Caio Borralho, And Sean Strickland e anthony hernandez, that they face each other in the main fight of UFC Houston, scheduled for next Saturday (21).

In an interview with MMA Fighting, Alan Finfou indicated that the organization should await the outcome of the fight between anthony hernandez e Sean Strickland to assess which opponent would have greater commercial appeal to challenge for the belt, compared to Nassourdine Imavov, current contender for the title.

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"I think the UFC is waiting for the fight between 'Fluffy' and Strickland to see what would sell more, the winner of that fight or Imavov, who is the current challenger," said Alan Finfou.

Khamzat Chimaev wants to face Alex Poatan in the UFC

Ales Poatan (left) was challenged by Khamzat Shimaev (dir.). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

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Although, by all indications, his next fight should take place in the middleweight division, Khamzat Shimaev He has already made it clear that he intends to have only one more fight in the category. 'Lobo's' desire is to move up to light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) to try and win his second belt in a... super fight against Alex Poatán.