No. 3 UFC middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov just lately confirmed that he has been knowledgeable about his subsequent combat.
Imavov, who’s using a five-fight win streak, was anticipated to combat for the title earlier this 12 months when Khamzat Chimaev was nonetheless the champion. Nevertheless, when Sean Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston, followers and “Tarzan” demanded that he should get the following title shot over Imavov.
Imavov was keen to attend, as he didn’t wish to combat Chimaev due to the connection between their nations, Dagestan and Chechnya. “Borz” additionally had comparable sentiments. Moreover, Imavov’s mom additionally didn’t need her son to combat the Chechen-born Emirati.
“The Sniper” and plenty of within the MMA group believed Chimaev, after my profitable title protection, would transfer as much as 205 kilos, after which Nassourdine Imavov might combat for the 185-pound strap. However Strickland ruined Chimaev and Imavov’s plans by dethroning “Borz” at UFC 328.
Now, Chimaev wants an immediate title rematch, and Dana White says Strickland is able to combat anybody.
Nassourdine Imavov confirms he’ll combat Sean Strickland subsequent, additionally warns “Tarzan”
Nassourdine Imavov has confirmed that he would be the subsequent UFC middleweight title challenger. Throughout a latest sit-down with Jaiden Cable, Imavov broke the information that the UFC has promised him that he’ll fight for the belt subsequent. Imavov believes he’ll run it again with present and two-time middleweight champion Sean Strickland in October or November. The 30-year-old mentioned:
“Earlier than Khamzat fought Strickland, I advised the UFC I wished to combat DDP to remain energetic, however they mentioned, ‘Your subsequent combat will probably be for the title… We’ll most likely combat close to the top of the 12 months. I believe the UFC will attempt to push for October or November.
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Imavov additionally added throughout the identical interview that Strickland crossed the road together with his feedback geared toward him, Khamzat Chimaev, and the Muslim group, making their title combat much more private:
“I don’t like Strickland. He’s not particular person. He talks sh*t daily. In the course of the combat week with Khamzat, he known as me a terrorist. It’s arduous to not wish to rip his head off. It’s a really private combat.”
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