Nassourdine Imavov confirms date for Sean Strickland title rematch

UFC middleweight title Nassourdine Imavov Sean Strickland MMA rematch UFC 334

Nassourdine Imavov has indicated that a date has been set for a UFC middleweight title rematch against champion Sean Strickland. Speaking at a fan Q&A session ahead of UFC Paris, Imavov stated, “I know the date for my next fight, and it is for the title.”

Strickland reclaimed the middleweight championship at UFC 328 by defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision. While Chimaev has expressed interest in a rematch, Imavov enters the contention following a five-fight winning streak.

Although the UFC has not officially announced the bout, reports suggest the rematch could take place at either UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden in November or UFC 335 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 12.

Entities

Khamzat Chimaev · Madison Square Garden · Nassourdine Imavov · Sean Strickland · UFC

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Sean Strickland is the current UFC middleweight champion. boxingnews.com · www.bjpenn.com · heavy.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Speculation suggests the Imavov vs. Strickland rematch could occur at UFC 334 in November at Madison Square Garden. boxingnews.com · www.bjpenn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nassourdine Imavov has won five consecutive fights. heavy.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Sean Strickland won the middleweight title by defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328. boxingnews.com · www.bjpenn.com · heavy.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Nassourdine Imavov confirmed he has a date for his next fight and that it will be for a title. boxingnews.com · www.bjpenn.com · heavy.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Speculation suggests the rematch could take place at UFC 335 on December 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. heavy.com