{"id":40755,"date":"2026-09-28T03:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherdog.com\/news\/news\/Sean-Strickland-says-Nassourdine-Imavov-rematch-is-almost-there-202977"},"modified":"2026-09-28T03:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:08:46","slug":"sean-strickland-says-nassourdine-imavov-rematch-is-almost-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martialartskleinanzeigen.com\/videos\/sean-strickland-says-nassourdine-imavov-rematch-is-almost-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Sean Strickland says Nassourdine Imavov rematch is \u2018almost there\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sean
\nStrickland<\/a> says a rematch is close to being finalized with
\nNassourdine
\nImavov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rumors have been circulating about the next
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a> middleweight title fight, with
\nStrickland and Imavov potentially set to run it back. With the
\nUFC\u2019s annual December numbered event in Las Vegas still without a
\nheadliner, Strickland claims that the finer details are being
\nironed out before the bout can be confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Strickland says pay talks are the final hurdle before the
\nImavov rematch is locked in<\/h2>\n

According to the two-time champion, the two sides are discussing
\npay before the booking becomes official for UFC 335<\/a>.
\nStrickland also took a dig at Imavov, suggesting that the Frenchman
\nisn\u2019t a major draw.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re discussing pay now,\u201d Strickland wrote on X. \u201cOnce that
\ndetail is squared its locked in. The issue is no one cares about
\nthe fake Frenchman. We’re almost there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Strickland defeated Khamzat
\nChimaev<\/a> in a major upset to win the middleweight title for the
\nsecond time this past June. Imavov, whose most recent loss came
\nagainst Strickland in 2023, has since mounted a five-fight winning
\nstreak against elite opposition, including victories over Caio
\nBorralho<\/a> and Israel
\nAdesanya<\/a> in UFC Fight Night headliners.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n
\n

We’re discussing pay now. Once that detail
\nis squared its locked in. The issue is no one cares about the fake
\nFrenchman. We’re almost there \ud83d\udc4a
\n#JesuisCharlie<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/s7Bq48W9Pb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sean
\nStrickland<\/a> (@SStricklandMMA)
\nSeptember 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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