PARIS – Nassourdine Imavov has a big name in mind for his next trip to the octagon.
The rising UFC middleweight contender wants to mix it up with former title challenger Paulo Costa. Imavov (12-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) is coming off a unanimous decision win over Joaquin Buckley at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 209. The victory put him on a three-fight winning streak, and he believes it’s time to take a step up in the rankings.
“I have to heal first, and I have some injuries. I might need surgery,” Imavov told reporters at Accor Arena. “But as I said, I would like a top-five or top-10 guy, so why not Costa? It’s going to be a completely different fight, so let’s go.”
