Sean Strickland and Nasouddin Imavov exchanged phrases following the occasions at UFC Houston.
Strickland hasn’t been contained in the Octagon since dropping a title rematch to Doricus du Plessis. Some anticipated Anthony Hernandez to make a giant assertion at Strickland’s expense, however it was former 185-pound champion Anthony Hernandez who had a dominant efficiency. Strickland landed a knee kick to the physique of Hernandez and in the end ended the battle with a strike.
After the battle, Imavov known as Strickland a “clown” to X and urged they share the Octagon once more. Again in January 2023, Strickland defeated Imavov by unanimous determination.
In an interview with Fursend MMA, Strickland hit again at Imavov by reminding him of the result of their first assembly.
“Pay attention, I walked proper previous you,” Strickland stated. “I beat you, loosen up. Both you get the belt or I get the belt. When you get the belt, I am going to take it from you. If I get the belt, you lose to me.”
The match was not over, as Imavov had insisted that his rematch with Strickland would have a very completely different improvement.
“What a waste of time,” Imavov wrote. “He’ll be tapped quickly. I am subsequent for the belt.”
Till Strickland’s win final Saturday, Imavov was being circulated as a attainable identify for title rivalry. Many now imagine Strickland’s efficiency will earn him a shot at Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC middleweight title. Chimaev hasn’t fought contained in the Octagon since profitable the 185-pound title in opposition to Du Plessis in August 2025.
Since dropping to Strickland, Imavov is 5-0, 1NC in his final six fights. He has defeated Israel Adesanya, Kaio Boralho, Brendan Allen, Jared Cannonier, and Roman Dorise within the present league.
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