Most likely Sean Strickland (65%), UFC 335, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, 12 Dec (target).
Updated (UAE time) · Percentages are NextSmash model estimates, not facts or betting advice.
Likely opponents Model estimate
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The champion has confirmed this is his next defence, pending pay. Imavov hasn't fought since Sep 2025 while waiting for a shot.Likely event: UFC 335 · T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas · 12 Dec (target)
Field / other: 35%. This covers everyone not listed above.
- Likely event
- UFC 335 · T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas · 12 Dec (target) · Event page: UFC 335
- Last fight
- Win vs Caio Borralho · Decision (unanimous) R5 5:00 · UFC Fight Night · 6 Sep 2025
- Career stage
- 5 straight wins.
- Confidence
- Medium (High = officially booked · Medium = reported or a fighter's own claim · Low = model only)
- Last updated
- (UAE time)
Nassourdine Imavov: frequently asked questions
When is Nassourdine Imavov's next fight?
No fight is officially booked as of 1 Oct 2026. Our outlook: UFC 335 · T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas · 12 Dec (target).
Who did Nassourdine Imavov fight last?
Nassourdine Imavov beat Caio Borralho at UFC Fight Night on 6 Sep 2025 (Decision (unanimous) R5 5:00).
Who is Nassourdine Imavov likely to fight next?
NextSmash model estimate: Sean Strickland (65%). Updated 1 Oct 2026. These are estimates, not facts or betting advice.
What is Nassourdine Imavov's record?
17-4-0 (wins-losses-draws) in professional MMA, as listed on UFC.com (checked 1 Oct 2026).
Your pick
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- Dricus Du Plessis #2 · next: Khamzat Chimaev 17%
- Brendan Allen #4 · next: Christian Leroy Duncan 92%
- Khamzat Chimaev #1 · next: Joe Pyfer 25%
- Caio Borralho #5 · next: Yousri Belgaroui 92%
- Sean Strickland Champion · next: Nassourdine Imavov 65%
More: Middleweight rankings and next fights · France UFC fighters · UFC 335 fight card
Sources
- UFC.com athlete profile (record, rank, last fight) · 1 Oct 2026
- UFC.com rankings (Media + Meta), checked 1 Oct 2026 · 1 Oct 2026
- ESPN fighter profile (country, fight history) · 1 Oct 2026
- Bloody Elbow: Strickland confirms Imavov is next, pay still being agreed · 27 Sep 2026
- AgentMMA: Strickland–Imavov in the works, UFC 335 (12 Dec) targeted, not signed · 28 Sep 2026
- UFC.com event: UFC 335, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, 12 Dec (bouts TBD) · 1 Oct 2026
Percentages are NextSmash model estimates from the factors shown above (see methodology). They are not facts, and not betting advice. Records and ranks come from UFC.com; country from ESPN. Checked 1 Oct 2026.