Sean Strickland has confirmed that only a minor detail remains to be finalized before he officially returns to the octagon for **UFC 335**. In May, the American mixed martial arts fighter defeated Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of **UFC 328**, which took place in Newark, New Jersey. Strickland secured a decision victory, ending Chimaev's undefeated streak and marking his only title defense to date. Before this fight, Strickland suffered a significant injury that required several months of recovery. However, he recently sustained another accident, which has now been overcome. Once financial matters are settled, he plans to announce his upcoming fight against Nassourdine Imavov, scheduled for December. Nassourdine Imavov is currently the top-ranked contender in the middleweight division of the UFC. Despite not competing for more than a year due to a crowded top of the division, Imavov has been on a five-fight winning streak. His victories include knockout wins over the legendary Israel Adesanya and Caio Borralho, establishing him as a formidable opponent. **UFC 335** is the last numbered major event of the year with a confirmed headliner, and it will be held in Las Vegas, a city closely associated with Strickland. The event is set for December 12 at the T-Mobile Arena and will conclude the UFC's annual schedule. Strickland is expected to headline the event. On social media, he responded to a fan asking if he would fight Imavov soon, saying, "We are discussing the compensation at the moment. Once this detail is settled, it will be confirmed. The problem is that everyone doesn't care about this fake Frenchman. We are almost there."