Trader consensus favors Nassourdine Imavov at 53.5% implied probability as Sean Strickland's next opponent following his split-decision title win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 on May 9, driven by Imavov's status as the top-ranked middleweight contender and his recent activity, with UFC officials signaling him as the logical next challenger amid post-fight rankings updates on May 12. Dricus du Plessis follows closely at 44%, reflecting their heated rivalry—including du Plessis's prior unanimous-decision rout of Strickland in their UFC 312 rematch—and potential for high-profile trilogy appeal. Chimaev's 35% stake persists due to the razor-close main event loss and his immediate rematch demand, though rumors of a light heavyweight move to face Paulo Costa temper expectations for an instant rubber match. Strickland's possible shoulder injury adds uncertainty to scheduling.