Sharabutdin Magomedov questions Sean Strickland's title legitimacy

Sharabutdin Magomedov expressed surprise at Sean Strickland's recent title win, believing it was unexpected. Magomedov, set to face Michel Pereira at UFC Baku on June 27, noted that while Strickland is a hardworking fighter, he sees his style as a less effective imitation of his own. Magomedov is currently 5-1 in the UFC and aims to challenge for the title, asking fans to consider his potential against Strickland. Pereira is also coming off a victory, having recently ended a three-fight losing streak.

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