High UFC middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov has revealed who he’s going to struggle subsequent.
The Russian-French fighter is using a five-fight win streak and has defeated Caio Borralho, Israel Adesanya, Brendan Allen, and Joaquin Buckley, amongst others.
When Khamzat Chimaev was the UFC middleweight champion, “The Sniper” may have probably fought him. However neither facet was absolutely on board with the matchup as a result of relationship between their international locations, Dagestan and Chechnya.
Moreover, Imavov’s mom stated she believes the struggle shouldn’t happen because Chimaev is like a brother to her son.
Subsequently, Imavov waited patiently, hoping Chimaev would defeat Sean Strickland at UFC 328 and vacate and transfer up. Nonetheless, “Tarzan” dethroned “Borz,” after which the latter wished a right away title rematch.
Nonetheless, there’s good news now from Nassourdine Imavov and dangerous information for Chimaev.
Nassourdine Imavov confirms subsequent struggle
Through the UFC Paris Q&A, Nassourdine Imavov confirmed that he is aware of the date of his subsequent struggle, and it’s for the title. He stated:
“I do know the date for my subsequent struggle, and it’s for the title.”
Take a look at Nassourdine Imavov’s feedback beneath:
Sources recommend that Sean Strickland will defend his title towards Nassourdine Imavov in the principle occasion of UFC 335 on the T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 12.
Imavov is decided to method this rematch with seriousness. First, it’s for the UFC middleweight title; second, he needs revenge for his loss to Strickland in 2023; and third, he needs to make Strickland pay for the issues he has stated concerning the Muslim neighborhood, in addition to about him and Chimaev.
In the meantime, Chimaev needs to safe a win over a high contender subsequent, after which he plans to tackle the winner of a possible Chimaev vs. Strickland 2 bout. Most not too long ago, throughout an interview with Ushatayka, the Chechen-born Emirati said that he received’t transfer as much as 205 till he clears out the middleweight division.
Take a look at Khamzat Chimaev’s feedback beneath:
