Imavov to Strickland: "If you are not a coward, come to Paris"

These fighters first met last January and ended with Strickland winning by unanimous decision of the judges.

"Sean Strickland, I'm waiting for you at the UFC tournament in Paris. If you are not a coward, then come to the enemy territory," Imavov told RMC Sports Combat.

Recall that Imavov made his last appearance in early February, defeating Roman Dolidze by majority decision of the judges. As for Strickland, he lost to Dricus Du Plessis on points in January and lost his belt.