Nassourdine Imavov is a well-known professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. He has also fought in multiple weight classes as a professional. Imavov is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Nassourdine Imavov made his professional mixed martial arts debut against Ayadi Mejdiddine on February 4, 2016, at 100% Fight 27: Last Man Standing. Imavov lost by first-round submission. He made a remarkable recovery and returned to winning ways after an initial hiccup in his professional career and won his next three fights on the trot.
Nassourdine Imavov stepped up from the welterweight division and moved to the middleweight division on July 26, 2019, against Francesco Demontis. He won the fight by dominating Demontis and submitted him in the first round. Imavov made his debut in the light heavyweight division against the former UFC middleweight champion, Sean Strickland in a light heavyweight bout on January 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov. Strickland defeated him by a unanimous decision.
Nassourdine Imavov returned to the middleweight division in his next fight against Chris Curtis, which took place on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. The bout was ruled a no-contest after an accidental clash of heads prevented Curtis from continuing. Imavov headlined the UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov along with Roman Dolidze in a middleweight bout on February 3, 2024, and won via a majority decision. In his next fight, Imavov secured the win over No. 4 ranked middleweight Jared Cannonier via a TKO in the 4th round.
Nassourdine Imavov's Nationality
Nassourdine Imavov is a French national. He was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia, on March 1, 1995. In his childhood, Imavov, along with his family, moved to Salon-de-Provence in France. He moved to Paris accompanied by his brother to explore his prospects in professional mixed martial arts. Nassourdine Imavov eventually made his professional debut in the sport in Paris, France, on February 4, 2016.
Nassourdine Imavov's Age
Nassourdine Imavov is aged 29 as of September 2024. He was engrossed in combat sports as a teenager. When Imavov turned 19, he found his love for professional mixed martial arts and worked in a direction to make a full-time career out of it.
Last updated on September 20, 2024
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