Imavov vs Strickland CONFIRMED — Khamzat Gets LEFT BEHIND!

Imavov vs Strickland is officially positioned as a 185-pound title fight, and the biggest unanswered question is what happens to Khamzat Chimaev. This booking could completely reshape the UFC middleweight championship picture. We break down why Nassourdine Imavov and Sean Strickland are being matched for the title, what each fighter risks, and how the result could affect Khamzat’s next move. Does Chimaev wait for the winner, accept a different opponent, or lose ground in the title race? Strickland remains one of the division’s most polarizing contenders, while Imavov now has an opportunity to turn his rise into championship gold. Khamzat’s absence from the announced matchup creates the real controversy because his position near the top of the division remains unresolved. This matters now because one fight could establish a new champion, produce Khamzat’s next opponent and change the entire 185-pound hierarchy. The announcement answers one major question but opens several more. 👉 Subscribe — this story isn't over. 👍 Like if you saw this coming. 💬 Drop your take below — who's right? #UFC #SeanStrickland #NassourdineImavov #KhamzatChimaev #UFCMiddleweight