1. Nassourdine Abdoulazimovich Imavov is a French professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
22 Facts About Nassourdine Imavov
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At the age of 9, Nassourdine Imavov moved with his family to Salon-de-Provence, France, where he started boxing.
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Nassourdine Imavov was riding a 5 bout win streak before signing with the UFC, during which time he picked up the Thunderstrike Fight League Welterweight Championship and a first-round beat down of former UFC welterweight Jonathan Meunier at ARES FC 1 on 14 December 2019.
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Nassourdine Imavov made his UFC debut against Jordan Williams on 4 October 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs Aldana.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Phil Hawes at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis on 20 February 2021.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Ian Heinisch on 24 July 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw.
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Nassourdine Imavov won the fight via technical knockout in round two.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Edmen Shahbazyan on 6 November 2021, at UFC 268.
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Nassourdine Imavov won the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two.
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Nassourdine Imavov was scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum on 9 April 2022, at UFC 273.
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However, Nassourdine Imavov was forced to withdraw due to visa issues and the bout was cancelled.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Joaquin Buckley on 3 September 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.
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Nassourdine Imavov was scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum on 14 January 2023, at UFC Fight Night 217.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Chris Curtis on 10 June 2023, at UFC 289.
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Nassourdine Imavov was scheduled to face Ikram Aliskerov on 21 October 2023, at UFC 294.
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However, Nassourdine Imavov withdrew due to visa issues and was replaced by Warlley Alves.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Roman Dolidze on 3 February 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235 in the main event.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Jared Cannonier on 8 June 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.
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Nassourdine Imavov won the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced Brendan Allen on 28 September 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243.
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Nassourdine Imavov faced former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya in the main event on 1 February 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250.
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Nassourdine Imavov won the fight by technical knockout in the second round.