Nassourdine Imavov shuts down talk of Dricus du Plessis stealing his UFC title shot with one word

Nassourdine Imavov appears confident that he’ll get what he feels is deserved.

The Frenchman would have had a keen eye on Saturday’s UFC Oklahoma City foremost event on the Paycom Center.

In the newest big fight within the middleweight division, former champion Dricus du Plessis beat Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision to maintain the welterweight legend winless at 185 kilos.

The South African’s performance was so dominant that some have suggested he should leapfrog ‘The Sniper’ and be next in line for a title shot.

What’s next for Dricus du Plessis?

Nassourdine Imavov is unfazed by Dricus du Plessis’ impressive UFC Oklahoma City win

Du Plessis lost the title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 last August. The one-sided nature of the fight meant ‘Stillknocks’ was not given a direct likelihood for redemption.

He appeared to slip behind Imavov within the queue, given the French contender’s five-fight winning streak.

But after being omitted by Sean Strickland for the title challenge against Chimaev this yr, ‘The Sniper’ could have more competition.

Along with Chimaev demanding a Strickland rematch, many have backed Du Plessis to get a shot on the American champ after winning two fights against him to date.

But moments after the South African’s conquer Usman on Saturday, Imavov appeared to downplay any concern concerning the safety of his expected opportunity.

“Calm down (yawn emoji),” Imavov wrote on X.

Imavov knocked out Israel Adesanya during his impressive energetic streak, which most recently saw him outpoint Caio Borralho in last September’s UFC Paris foremost event.

While his maiden title challenge within the promotion stays unconfirmed, Imavov has suggested he’s guaranteed the primary shot at Strickland after his title crowning in Newark this past May.