Sean Strickland Confirms Nassourdine Imavov Title Fight. But There’s a Catch.

Sean Strickland has named Nassourdine Imavov as the opponent for his next UFC middleweight title defense. Before anyone starts planning fight night, though, the champion says there is still a pay deal to finish. The rematch is close, according to Strickland, 35, but it has not been formally announced. Replying to a fan on X, Strickland wrote: “We’re discussing pay now. Once that detail is squared its locked in. The issue is no one cares about the fake Frenchman. We’re almost there”. The jab at Imavov came in the same breath as the update: the American world champion is talking…