Strickland, Imavov Discuss Pay for Possible Title Fight

Sean Strickland says he and Nassourdine Imavov are negotiating pay for a prospective UFC middleweight title fight, but the matchup is not formally announced and no date has been confirmed. Strickland wrote on X that the bout would be locked in once they settle the financial terms. The champion described the fight as his next one, while making clear that negotiations remain unfinished. No UFC announcement confirming an agreement or booking was reported. A December event has been discussed as a possible destination, but the available information does not establish that the bout is scheduled for then. The proposed matchup would be a rematch. Strickland and Imavov first fought in January 2023 at light heavyweight, after Strickland stepped in on short notice. Strickland won by unanimous decision. A second meeting would be for the middleweight title, though the sources do not confirm the division or event details through an official booking. Imavov has said his next fight would be for the belt, according to an interview in July.