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Nassourdine Imavov

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In this name that follows East Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Abdoulazimovich and the family name is Imavov.

Nassourdine Imavov
Imavov in 2022
BornNassourdine Abdoulazimovich Imavov[1]
(1995-03-01) 1 March 1995 (age 30)
Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia[1]
Other namesThe Sniper
NationalityFrench
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2016–2019)
Middleweight (2019–present)
Light heavyweight (2023)
Reach75 in (191 cm)[2]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofParis, France
TeamMMA Factory (until 2023)[3]
Venum Training Camp[4]
TrainerFernand Lopez (until 2023)[3]
Nicolas Ott (2023–present)[3]
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins16
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision5
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nassourdine Abdoulazimovich Imavov (Russian: Нассурдин Абдулазимович Имавов; born 1 March 1995) is a French professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 11 February 2025, he is #1 in the UFC middleweight rankings.[5]

Background

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Imavov was born to an ethnic Kumyk family in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia.[1][6] At the age of nine, 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.[7]

At the end of 2023, Imavov left MMA factory. [3] He joined Venum Training Camp to train under Nicolas Ott.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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[8] and a first-round beat down of former UFC welterweight Jonathan Meunier at ARES FC 1 on 14 December 2019.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Imavov made his UFC debut against Jordan Williams on 4 October 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.[10] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[11]

Imavov faced Phil Hawes at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis on 20 February 2021. Despite a late storm by Imavov, he lost the bout via majority decision.[12]

Imavov faced Ian Heinisch on 24 July 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw.[13] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[14]

Imavov faced Edmen Shahbazyan on 6 November 2021, at UFC 268.[15] He won the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two.[16]

Imavov was scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum on 9 April 2022, at UFC 273.[17] However, Imavov was forced to withdraw due to visa issues and the bout was cancelled.[18]

Imavov faced Joaquin Buckley on 3 September 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Imavov was scheduled to face Kelvin Gastelum on 14 January 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.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Imavov faced Chris Curtis on 10 June 2023, at UFC 289.[23] 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.[24]

Imavov was scheduled to face Ikram Aliskerov on 21 October 2023, at UFC 294.[25] However, Imavov withdrew due to visa issues and was replaced by Warlley Alves.[26]

Imavov faced Roman Dolidze on 3 February 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235 in the main event.[27] Imavov won the bout by majority decision.[28]

Imavov faced Jared Cannonier on 8 June 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.[29] He won the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round.[30]

Imavov faced Brendan Allen on 28 September 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243.[31] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[32]

Imavov faced former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya in the main event on 1 February 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250.[33] He won the fight by technical knockout in the second round.[34] This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[35]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
21 matches 16 wins 4 losses
By knockout 7 0
By submission 4 1
By decision 5 3
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–4 (1) Israel Adesanya TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov 1 February 2025 2 0:30 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Performance of the Night.
Win 15–4 (1) Brendan Allen Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis 28 September 2024 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 14–4 (1) Jared Cannonier TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov 8 June 2024 4 1:34 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Win 13–4 (1) Roman Dolidze Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov 3 February 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 10 June 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 14 January 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 3 September 2022 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 11–3 Edmen Shahbazyan TKO (elbows) UFC 268 6 November 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 24 July 2021 2 3:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–3 Phil Hawes Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis 20 February 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–2 Jordan Williams Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana 4 October 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Return to Middleweight.
Win 8–2 Jonathan Meunier TKO (punches) Ares FC 1 14 December 2019 1 4:27 Dakar, Senegal Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win 7–2 Mateusz Głuch Submission (kimura) Thunderstrike Fight League 18 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) Fight Exclusive Night 19 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 February 4, 2016 1 4:49 Paris, France Welterweight debut.

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See also

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References

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