Nassourdine Imavov is likely next for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, and the 185-pound titleholder just revealed on social media what’s missing for it to become official.
The UFC has not publicly confirmed Imavov as the next in line for the belt but according to Strickland, he’s already discussing the terms for a title defense.
“We’re discussing pay now,” Strickland wrote on Twitter. “Once that detail is squared, its locked in. The issue is no one cares about the fake Frenchman. We’re almost there.”
Imavov (17-4) earned a shot at the belt after winning five in a row in the UFC, capped off by victories over former champion Israel Ades
