Imavov reveals Chimaev injury scrapped title dates

Nassourdine Imavov revealed the UFC had two dates in mind—December and February—for his middleweight title fight against champion Khamzat Chimaev, but Chimaev's injury halted plans. Imavov, on a five-fight win streak over top-10 foes, feels next in line after beating Caio Borralho. Chimaev, hesitant due to their friendship and regional ties, is open if UFC mandates it, though he eyes a light heavyweight move against Alex Pereira. Dana White insists on title defense first. This stalls the 185-pound division amid Sean Strickland's recent win. Imavov awaits UFC's next move.[1]