Nassourdine Imavov revealed that the UFC had planned a middleweight title fight against champion Khamzat Chimaev for December 2025 and February 2026, but Chimaev's injury forced the promotion to reschedule. Imavov, riding a five-fight winning streak against top-10 contenders, believes he deserves the next title opportunity. However, no contract has been signed, and the fight remains unconfirmed. Chimaev has expressed hesitation about facing Imavov due to their friendship and potential political implications as fighters from rival Caucasus regions. The title picture at 185 pounds has become muddied with Sean Strickland's recent impressive performance potentially affecting the contender rankings.
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