Nassourdine Imavov Challenges Sean Strickland with $500,000 Wager

Middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov issued a public challenge to Sean Strickland, proposing a fight for January 2027. Imavov stated he is willing to wager $500,000 of his personal funds to incentivize the bout.

In his social media post, Imavov accused Strickland of being scared to accept the fight. He further called for the UFC to strip Strickland of his title status, questioning his standing as a champion.