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Draws Cannonier in June
Imavov will take on Jared Cannonier in a middleweight matchup in the main event of UFC Louisville on June 8, Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reports.
ANALYSIS
After a winless 2023 that included a loss and a no-contest, Imavov got back in the win column in February with a majority decision over Roman Dolidze -- a fight in which he won the significant striking battle 112-to-34. He now looks to build momentum against a former title challenger in Cannonier, who also happens to be coming off a torn MCL suffered last October. Cannonier had been on a two-fight winning streak prior to that, however, including a victory over Sean Strickland, who Imavov had previously lost to. In this fight, Imavov has the edge in height, while Cannonier has the reach advantage.
After a winless 2023 that included a loss and a no-contest, Imavov got back in the win column in February with a majority decision over Roman Dolidze -- a fight in which he won the significant striking battle 112-to-34. He now looks to build momentum against a former title challenger in Cannonier, who also happens to be coming off a torn MCL suffered last October. Cannonier had been on a two-fight winning streak prior to that, however, including a victory over Sean Strickland, who Imavov had previously lost to. In this fight, Imavov has the edge in height, while Cannonier has the reach advantage.
Cruises in main event win
Imavov defeated Roman Dolidze via majority decision (49-44, 47-47, 48-46) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This fight was lopsided from start to finish, and it's concerning one of the judges actually scored it a draw. Imavov nearly finished Dolidze in Round 1 to the tune of an easy 10-8 score. He continued to lead the way the entire fight, with his only misstep being getting docked a point by referee Herb Dean for an illegal knee in Round 4. Other than that, it was smooth sailing. Imavov lapped Dolidze on the feet with a massive edge in terms of both speed and technical striking skill. Nassourdine isn't a great grappler, and he's displayed no real ability to grapple against better competition, but he certainly has the stand-up skills to go toe-to-toe with any fighter on the UFC roster at 185 pounds in a kickboxing match. Given the bad blood between he and Chris Curtis (who was cornering Dolidze here), perhaps the UFC looks to re-book the two after their fight last June was ruled a no-contest following an accidental clash of heads.
This fight was lopsided from start to finish, and it's concerning one of the judges actually scored it a draw. Imavov nearly finished Dolidze in Round 1 to the tune of an easy 10-8 score. He continued to lead the way the entire fight, with his only misstep being getting docked a point by referee Herb Dean for an illegal knee in Round 4. Other than that, it was smooth sailing. Imavov lapped Dolidze on the feet with a massive edge in terms of both speed and technical striking skill. Nassourdine isn't a great grappler, and he's displayed no real ability to grapple against better competition, but he certainly has the stand-up skills to go toe-to-toe with any fighter on the UFC roster at 185 pounds in a kickboxing match. Given the bad blood between he and Chris Curtis (who was cornering Dolidze here), perhaps the UFC looks to re-book the two after their fight last June was ruled a no-contest following an accidental clash of heads.
Dolidze up next
Imavov agreed to face Roman Dolidze in a middleweight bout at UFC's Feb. 3 event, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Visa issues forced Imavov to withdraw from his matchup with Ikram Aliskerov in October, but his next fight is now on the schedule. Dolidze has also had some scheduling issues, with his last two scheduled opponents dropping out.
Visa issues forced Imavov to withdraw from his matchup with Ikram Aliskerov in October, but his next fight is now on the schedule. Dolidze has also had some scheduling issues, with his last two scheduled opponents dropping out.
No longer fighting at UFC 294
Imavov withdrew from his scheduled fight against Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 294, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
A visa issue will prevent Imavov from fighting Aliskerov, so Imavov will have to wait a bit longer before trying again to secure his first win since September 2022. Warlley Alves will step in as Imavov's replacement at UFC 294.
A visa issue will prevent Imavov from fighting Aliskerov, so Imavov will have to wait a bit longer before trying again to secure his first win since September 2022. Warlley Alves will step in as Imavov's replacement at UFC 294.
Set to fight at UFC 294
Imavov will face off against Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 294 on Oct. 21, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Imavov, who recently fought Chris Curtis (no contest), has drawn Ikram Aliskerov for his next bout. The 28-year-old French fighter, who is 4-2-1 within the UFC, will look to continue building his resume against Aliskerov.
Imavov, who recently fought Chris Curtis (no contest), has drawn Ikram Aliskerov for his next bout. The 28-year-old French fighter, who is 4-2-1 within the UFC, will look to continue building his resume against Aliskerov.