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Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov targeted for UFC 337 in February 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov targeted for UFC 337 in February 2027

Summary

Sean Strickland is reportedly set to defend his middleweight title against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 337 in February 2027. The fight has not yet been confirmed but is said to be close to being signed. Strickland recently spoke out about his contract issues with the UFC, expressing intentions to return to action. He has secured a new six-fight deal reportedly worth over $1 million per fight. Speculation about the matchup has grown, particularly following earlier challenges for Strickland's title against Imavov, who is coming off a win over Caio Borralho at UFC Paris.

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•Strickland and Imavov last faced each other in January 2023.
•Strickland has not competed since beating Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.
•UFC 337 takes place in February 2027, details are still pending.
•Reports indicate the contracts for the fight are being finalized.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov Reportedly Targeted for UFC 337 in February 2027

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Earlier this month, Sean Strickland had fans talking after taking his frustrations with the UFC public. The middleweight champion raised concerns about his contract on social media, with his planned title defense against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 failing to materialize. Strickland didn't hold back on X, openly criticizing the promotion over his current deal. …
— Yahoo Sports

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