Nassourdine Imavov

3 stories covering Nassourdine Imavov — news, results and analysis.

Khamzat Chimaev standing in the Octagon during a UFC event

Chimaev Sets December Deadline: Fight or a Long Layoff to Fix Injuries

Coming off the first loss of a career that once sat at unbeaten, Chimaev says he'll shelve his comeback and finally handle six surgeries' worth of damage if December stays empty.

Sep 13, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev in the Octagon during a UFC middleweight bout

UFC

Chimaev Rules Out Borralho and Du Plessis, Eyes Strickland Rematch

The 15-1 middleweight king wants Sean Strickland or Nassourdine Imavov next — and he's floating MSG in November or T-Mobile in December.

Sep 7, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev preparing to fight in the UFC middleweight division

UFC

Khamzat Chimaev Wants Strickland Rematch — or Three Other Names

Fresh off the first loss of his career, Chimaev listed four targets for his UFC return, from Sean Strickland to a red-hot Nassourdine Imavov.

Sep 1, 2026