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Chimaev Doubles Imavov's Offer To Strickland With $1 Million Bid

Chimaev Doubles Imavov's Offer To Strickland With $1 Million Bid

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has two contenders offering their own money to land a title fight, with negotiations over his first defense still unsettled.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 6
Sean Strickland backed to beat Nassourdine Imavov again by rival who beat him twice

Sean Strickland backed to beat Nassourdine Imavov again by rival who beat him twice

Sean Strickland is being backed to defeat Nassourdine Imavov again by the one man he ever fought twice. In Strickland’s first ever middleweight title defense in January of 2024, he lost a razor-close decision to Dricus Du Plessis.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 5
Nassourdine Imavov Offers Sean Strickland $500K After UFC 335 Talks Fall Apart Over Pay Dispute

Nassourdine Imavov Offers Sean Strickland $500K After UFC 335 Talks Fall Apart Over Pay Dispute

Nassourdine Imavov is adamant about fighting Sean Strickland, and he is ready to shell out a substantial sum of dollars from his own pocket. An X user has claimed that Strickland demanded a million dollars to fight Imavov at UFC 336, which is targeted for January 16, but the UFC only offered him $400,000 to show and win.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 29

Pay Dispute Delays Strickland vs. ‘Fake Frenchman’ Imavov Fight

Sean Strickland says his title fight with Nassourdine Imavov is nearly finalized, with only pay negotiations remaining The fight is expected to headline

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29
Sean Strickland Says Title Fight With Nassourdine Imavov Nearly Finalized

Sean Strickland Says Title Fight With Nassourdine Imavov Nearly Finalized

Sean Strickland says his expected December title defense against Nassourdine Imavov is close to being locked in, with pay the final detail to sort out.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 28
Strickland On Pay Talks For Imavov Title Defense

Strickland On Pay Talks For Imavov Title Defense

Sean Strickland says he's wrapping up contract negotiations for his next middleweight title defense against Nassourdine Imavov. The UFC champion, who beat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 327 to reclaim the 185-pound belt, told fans on social media that the bout is close to being finalized once payment terms are settled.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 27
Strickland Says Imavov Rematch Almost Done

Strickland Says Imavov Rematch Almost Done

Sean Strickland says his rematch with Nassourdine Imavov is close to being finalized for December. The UFC middleweight champion told fans on social media that pay discussions are the last obstacle before the bout becomes official for UFC 335 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 19
Du Plessis' Coach Sees Strickland Handling Imavov

Du Plessis' Coach Sees Strickland Handling Imavov

Morne Visser expects Sean Strickland to get past Nassourdine Imavov if the two run it back, a result that would clear the path toward a third fight between Strickland and his fighter, Dricus du Plessis.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 6
Khamzat Chimaev ready for backup role in Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov title clash

Khamzat Chimaev ready for backup role in Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov title clash

Rumors suggest Sean Strickland will make his first title defense against Nassourdine Imavov next, with Khamzat Chimaev waiting in the wings. For the first time in his career, Chimaev is navigating life outside the cage, fresh off a defeat.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 5
Chimaev Unfazed By Reported Strickland-Imavov Title Fight

Chimaev Unfazed By Reported Strickland-Imavov Title Fight

Khamzat Chimaev says reports that UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland could defend against Nassourdine Imavov in December rather than facing him in a rematch don't bother him, saying his priority is simply staying busy.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 4
Imavov Confirms Strickland Title Clash Date

Imavov Confirms Strickland Title Clash Date

Nassourdine Imavov says he has been given a date for his UFC middleweight title rematch with Sean Strickland. Speaking at a fan event ahead of UFC Paris, Imavov told the crowd that his next fight is confirmed and will be for the belt, BJPenn.com reports.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4
‘I know the date’… Nassourdine Imavov confirms he’ll face Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title next

‘I know the date’… Nassourdine Imavov confirms he’ll face Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title next

Nassourdine Imavov claims he’s finally secured a shot at MMA’s greatest prize. ‘The Sniper’ has won five fights in a row since being outpointed by Sean Strickland in January 2023.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 4
Strickland Reportedly Set To Face Imavov

Strickland Reportedly Set To Face Imavov

Sean Strickland is reportedly targeted to make the first defense of his second middleweight title reign against No. 3-ranked contender Nassourdine Imavov  at UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 23
Nassourdine Imavov says UFC promised Strickland title shot

Nassourdine Imavov says UFC promised Strickland title shot

Nassourdine Imavov says the UFC promised him a crack at the middleweight title against Sean Strickland. The French contender told Jaiden Cable's YouTube channel that promotion officials assured him he would get the next championship opportunity after Strickland reclaimed the belt from Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

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Nassourdine Imavov posts therapy skit after Strickland loss

Nassourdine Imavov posts therapy skit after Strickland loss

Nassourdine Imavov is processing his December loss to Sean Strickland through comedy. The UFC middleweight posted a social media skit showing himself in a mock therapy session where he discusses recurring nightmares about the former champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 20
Strickland next fight: Imavov likely after Chimaev win at UFC 328

Strickland next fight: Imavov likely after Chimaev win at UFC 328

Sean Strickland retained his middleweight title with a split-decision win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, but the most interesting storyline emerged after the final bell.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Potential matchups after UFC 328

Potential matchups after UFC 328

UFC 328 was one of the best cards in recent memory. Many fights on the card have big implications for their respective divisions.

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Nassourdine Imavov Breaks Silence With Cryptic Message After UFC 328 Title Shot Snub

Nassourdine Imavov Breaks Silence With Cryptic Message After UFC 328 Title Shot Snub

Before Dana White’s UFC 328 announcement, fans believed Nassourdine Imavov would get the title shot against reigning champion Khamzat Chimaev. However, the UFC boss revealed that Sean Strickland will now face ‘Borz’ in New Jersey, which came as a shock for ‘The Sniper’ and his fans.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 8, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion: 'Nassourdine Imavov put on a clinic' at UFC Paris

Former UFC middleweight champion: 'Nassourdine Imavov put on a clinic' at UFC Paris

Nassourdine Imavov likely solidified himself as the top contender in the middleweight division with his clear-cut victory over No. 7 ranked Caio Borralho in the UFC Paris main event on Saturday.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 6, 2025
Nassourdine Imavov wins, calls for Khamzat Chimaev’s middleweight title at UFC Fight Night

Nassourdine Imavov wins, calls for Khamzat Chimaev’s middleweight title at UFC Fight Night

Middleweight Nassourdine Imavov outlasted Caio Borralho in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Paris, France, Saturday afternoon, as he earned a unanimous decision -- 50-45, 49-46, 49-46.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 5, 2025
UFC Paris Main Event Preview and Prediction: Nassourdine Imavov – Caio Borralho

UFC Paris Main Event Preview and Prediction: Nassourdine Imavov – Caio Borralho

Tomorrow the UFC returns to Paris with a massive middleweight headliner with potential title implications. Top middleweight contenders Nassourdine Imavov (16-4) and Caio Borralho (17-1) will try to make their case for the next middleweight title fight.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 4, 2025
Nassourdine Imavov: 'I’m Just Different'

Nassourdine Imavov: 'I’m Just Different'

Saturday night in Paris, Nassourdine Imavov is stepping into the Octagon not just to defend home turf but to make a definitive case for UFC middleweight gold.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 23, 2025
UFC Paris to be headlined by Nassourdine Imavov – Caio Borralho

UFC Paris to be headlined by Nassourdine Imavov – Caio Borralho

The UFC heads back to Paris on September 6th and we now know the matchup that will headline the card. The promotion announced that a likely middleweight title eliminator will close the show as Nassourdine Imavov (16-4, 1 NC) will take on Caio Borralho (17-1, 1 NC).

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Nassourdine Imavov snubs UFC title eliminator with dark horse

Nassourdine Imavov snubs UFC title eliminator with dark horse

Another day, another top UFC contender denying a potential fight. No. 1-ranked middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov is on the cusp of a UFC title shot, and he's not willing to consider anything else.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 21, 2025
UFC Seattle Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Anthony Hernandez – Brendan Allen 2

UFC Seattle Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Anthony Hernandez – Brendan Allen 2

In the co-main event of UFC Seattle tomorrow night, we are going to see a big time rematch in the middleweight division. 12th ranked Anthony Hernandez (13-2, 1 NC) will look to keep his winning streak going as he takes on 8th ranked Brendan Allen (24-6) who will look to get back on track.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 1, 2025
Nassourdine Imavov handles Israel Adesanya

UFC Fight Night 250: Nassourdine Imavov handles Israel Adesanya

Nassourdine Imavov knocked out former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya 30 seconds into Round 2, pushing his win streak to four on Saturday afternoon in the main event of UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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