Dricus Du Plessis Backs Sean Strickland to Beat Nassourdine Imavov in Potential Title Rematch
Former UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis has predicted that Sean Strickland will defeat Nassourdine Imavov in their potential rematch. The fight, originally slated for UFC 335, has been delayed due to ongoing contract negotiations between Strickland and the UFC.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of athlete compensation negotiations and the scheduling of major professional sporting events.
The UFC 335 main event is already set, but the middleweight title picture is still up in the air. Sean Strickland was previously expected to make his first defense of the 185-pound championship against Nassourdine Imavov at the December 12 event. However, with the fight yet to be finalized, Strickland appeared to hint that money and ongoing negotiations with the UFC were behind the delay.
A fan recently asked the champion on Instagram about reports that he was looking for a bigger payday for the matchup . Strickland's response was short but telling: "bingo lol." He did not reveal anything else, although he had already confirmed that he was negotiating with the promotion over his next fight.
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