Nassourdine Imavov vows no reconciliation with Sean Strickland after insults

Nassourdine Imavov responded to Sean Strickland's trash talk, stating he takes personal offense to insults about religion, family, and nationality. Imavov declared these topics are not marketing tools for him and that every insult has a price that Strickland will pay. He emphasized there will be no happy ending for Strickland. When a follower asked him not to embrace Strickland after their potential fight, Imavov emphatically replied "NEVER! I'd rather die." The exchange highlights the personal nature Imavov attributes to their rivalry beyond typical fight promotion.