Khamzat ChimaevvsNassourdine Imavov

The dude's a nightmare with his wrestling and submissions. But Imavov's striking is legit dangerous, and he's shown he can stuff takedowns and keep fights standing. That 69% striking accuracy against Brendan Allen wasn't a fluke. He picks his shots like a sniper should. What's crazy is Imavov's cardio and composure in championship rounds. He went five hard rounds with Borralho and looked fresh, while Khamzat's only been to decision twice in the UFC. Can The Sniper make this a long, technical kickboxing match?

Or does Khamzat drag him into deep water and drown him like he's done to everyone else? This fight would tell us if there's actually a blueprint to beat the champ. And let's not forget, this is for the middleweight title. Imavov's been climbing for years, and this would be his shot at glory. Khamzat's looking to prove he's not just a champ, he's a dominant one. The timing lines up perfectly too, with Chimaev recovering from foot surgery and targeting a return after Ramadan wraps up in March 2026.