Nassourdine Imavov

Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov are being targeted for a matchup at UFC 335, set to take place in Las Vegas on December 12. The bout is currently in development and has not yet been officially confirmed.

Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out four middleweight contenders for his next UFC appearance, naming Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Caio Borralho. Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 328 in May — his first professional defeat — and has been angling for a rematch ever since. He made clear he is willing to face any of the four if the Strickland matchup does not materialise.

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On August 19, 2026, a report highlighted Gregory Rodrigues’ preparation for Anthony Hernandez and noted his training connection with top middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov. Imavov, ranked No. 3 in the division, was referenced as a key benchmark, underscoring his status and influence within high‑level camps. The piece emphasized that Imavov has yet to receive a title shot despite a strong run, adding context to how working with or being compared to him is used to elevate other fighters’ readiness. This reinforces Imavov’s role as a standard‑setter in middleweight training circles.