Nassourdine Imavov issued a direct callout to newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland following UFC 328. The French fighter boldly declared he would knock Strickland out. Imavov appears to be positioning himself as the next contender for the middleweight title. The post suggests Imavov is viewed as a potential next challenger for Strickland's championship. No response from Strickland or official UFC confirmation about the matchup has been mentioned.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
