Imavov responds to Strickland: 'Every insult has a price, there will be no happy ending'

Nassourdine Imavov addressed Sean Strickland's pre-fight comments, stating that some things are not marketing for him. Imavov emphasized that religion, family, and nationality are personal matters he takes seriously. He declared that every insult has consequences and that Strickland will pay for his words. When a follower asked him not to hug Strickland after a potential fight, Imavov emphatically responded that he would never embrace his opponent, saying he would rather die than show such reconciliation.