Khamzat Chimaev seems to have an opponent for his first profession UFC title protection.
Chimaev (15-0 combined martial arts) captured the promotion’s coveted middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous determination victory over Drikas du Plessis on the UFC 319 occasion in Chicago in August.
Following that spectacular win, many followers and specialists puzzled who could be subsequent for ‘The Bolts’ because the 185-pound division presently options plenty of high contenders together with Nasouddin Imavov, Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez.
Whereas many followers had hoped that Khamzat Chimaev would get well rapidly, the newly topped middleweight champion not too long ago revealed that he suffered an damage that may maintain him out of motion till mid-2026.
That being stated, it seems Dana White and firm don’t have any plans to make an interim title battle, as Nasudin Imavov not too long ago had a fantastic dialog with promotion officers and made it clear that he plans to attend for Chimaev’s well being.
I am not used to ready, however this time I’ve to attend.
— Imavov Nasouddin (@imavov1) November 27, 2025
“I’ve had a great speak with the UFC and I advised them it is only a title shot. If I’ve to attend, I am going to wait. No distractions, no detours. Nice issues require nice preparation. Make no mistake, I am prepared! I am not used to ready, however this time I am going to have to attend.”
Khamzat Chimaev clearly had Imavov’s wind Tweet“Bolts” started issuing warnings to “The Sniper”:
See you on the finish of Ramadan @imavov1 🤫
I’ve time to work on my Bratishka wrestling 😁— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) November 27, 2025
“See you after Ramadan @imavov1🤫 I’ve time to work on my wrestling bratishka 😁.”
Nasoudin Imavov (17-4 combined martial arts) presently boasts a five-fight win streak, together with victories over Brendan Allen, Israel Adesanya and Kaio Boralho.
Do you assume Imavov has what it takes to dethrone undefeated UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev?
