Nassourdine Imavov

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Nassourdine Imavov
File:Nassourdine Imavov.jpg
Imavov in 2022
Born Nassourdine Abdoulazimovitch Imavov[1]
(1995-03-01) March 1, 1995 (age 29)
Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia[1]
Other names The Sniper
Nationality French
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 185.5 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
Division Welterweight (2016–2019)
Middleweight (2019–present)
Light heavyweight (2023)
Reach 75 in[2]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Paris, France
Team MMA Factory (until 2023)[3]
Trainer Fernand Lopez (until 2023)[3]
Nicolas Ott (2023–present)[3]
Years active 2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 14
By knockout 6
By submission 4
By decision 4
Losses 4
By submission 1
By decision 3
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nassourdine Abdoulazimovitch Imavov (Russian: Нассурдин Абдулазимович Имавов; born March 1, 1995) is a French professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of June 11, 2024, he is #4 in the UFC middleweight rankings.[4]

Background

Imavov was born to an ethnic Kumyk family in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia.[1][5] At the age of 9, Imavov moved with his family to Salon-de-Provence, France, where he started boxing. After that, he discovered MMA, and at 19, he moved to Paris with his older brother Daguir, where they joined Fernand Lopez's MMA Factory.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his professional career in 2016, Imavov compiled an 8–2 record. He was riding a 5 bout win streak before signing with the UFC, during which time he picked up the Thunderstrike Fight League Welterweight Championship[7] and a first-round beat down of former UFC welterweight Jonathan Meunier at ARES FC 1 on December 14, 2019.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Imavov made his UFC debut against Jordan Williams on October 4, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.[9] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[10]

Imavov faced Phil Hawes at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis on February 20, 2021. Despite a late storm by Imavov, he lost the bout via majority decision.[11]

Imavov faced Ian Heinisch on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw.[12] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[13]

Imavov faced Edmen Shahbazyan on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268.[14] He won the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two.[15]

Imavov was scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum on April 9, 2022, at UFC 273.[16] However, Imavov was forced to withdraw due to visa issues and the bout was cancelled.[17]

Imavov faced Joaquin Buckley on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Imavov was scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum on January 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 217. However, Gastelum was forced to withdraw due to a mouth injury, and was replaced by Sean Strickland, with the bout taking place at light heavyweight.[20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

Imavov faced Chris Curtis on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289.[22] The bout ended in a no contest in the second round after an accidental clash of heads left Curtis unable to continue due to a severe cut above his eye.[23]

Imavov was scheduled to face Ikram Aliskerov on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294.[24] However, Imavov withdrew due to visa issues and was replaced by Warlley Alves.[25]

Imavov faced Roman Dolidze on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235 in the main event.[26] Imavov won the bout by majority decision.[27]

Imavov faced Jared Cannonier on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.[28] He won the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round.[29]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Thunderstrike Fight League
    • TFL Welterweight Championship (One time; former)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–4 (1) Jared Cannonier TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov June 8, 2024 4 1:34 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Win 13–4 (1) Roman Dolidze Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov February 3, 2024 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Imavov was deducted one point in round 4 due to an illegal soccer kick.
NC 12–4 (1) Chris Curtis NC (accidental clash of heads) UFC 289 June 10, 2023 2 3:04 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Return to Middleweight. Accidental clash of heads rendered Curtis unable to continue.
Loss 12–4 Sean Strickland Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov January 14, 2023 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 12–3 Joaquin Buckley Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa September 3, 2022 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 11–3 Edmen Shahbazyan TKO (elbows) UFC 268 November 6, 2021 2 4:42 New York City, New York, United States
Win 10–3 Ian Heinisch TKO (knee and punches) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw July 24, 2021 2 3:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–3 Phil Hawes Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis February 20, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–2 Jordan Williams Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana October 4, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Return to Middleweight.
Win 8–2 Jonathan Meunier TKO (punches) Ares FC 1 December 14, 2019 1 4:27 Dakar, Senegal Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win 7–2 Mateusz Głuch Submission (kimura) TFL 18: Road to Championship September 28, 2019 1 N/A Kozienice, Poland Won the TFL Welterweight Championship.
Win 6–2 Francesco Demontis Submission (rear-naked choke) Devil's Cage: La Gabbia del Diavolo July 26, 2019 1 2:26 Quartu Sant'Elena, Italy Middleweight debut.
Win 5–2 Gregor Weibel Decision (unanimous) City Cage MMA 1 May 17, 2019 3 5:00 Luzern, Switzerland
Win 4–2 Gary Formosa TKO (punches) Centurion FC 2 November 4, 2017 1 2:02 Paola, Malta
Loss 3–2 Michał Michalski Decision (unanimous) FEN 19: Battle for Wrocław October 14, 2017 3 5:00 Wrocław, Poland Fight of the Night.
Win 3–1 Paul Lawrence TKO (punches) Centurion FC 1 May 13, 2017 1 2:43 Paola, Malta
Win 2–1 Yanis Cheufre Submission (brabo choke) Fight Night One 4 April 8, 2016 1 2:32 Saint Étienne, France
Win 1–1 Said Magomed Tachaev Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Fighting Arena 3 March 5, 2016 1 3:20 Nîmes, France
Loss 0–1 Ayadi Majdeddine Submission (guillotine choke) 100% Fight 27: Last Man Standing February 4, 2016 1 4:49 Paris, France Welterweight debut.

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See also

References

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