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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Nassourdine Imavov Admits UFC Left Him With ‘No Choice’ but to Face Khamzat Chimaev
Dagestan-born French fighter Nassourdine Imavov is slowly but surely getting to the no.1 contender position, with a 5-fight winning streak under his belt.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 15
Nassourdine Imavov Calls Out MMA Media for Painting Him as Scared of Khamzat Chimaev
The UFC middleweight title picture has ignited intense drama in recent months. Earlier this year, a major shakeup in the division put Chechen-born champion Khamzat Chimaev on a path to face Dagestani-born No.2-ranked contender Nassourdine Imavov.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 11
Chimaev Looking To ‘Avoid’ Imavov
UFC Middleweight Champion and Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev is not keen on facing Nassourdine Imavov as the latter’s Dagestani background would create ‘drama’.
MMA News / The Body Lock / December 1
Six-Fight Win Streak Earns Imavov UFC Middleweight Title Shot Against Chimaev 
Khamzat Chimaev has confirmed Nassourdine Imavov as his first middleweight title challenger The fight won’t happen until after Ramadan ends on March 19,
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 29
Khamzat Chimaev Tells Nassourdine Imavov to Work on Wrestling While Waiting for UFC Title Fight
Khamzat Chimaev underwent foot surgery and will not return until after Ramadan ends in March 2026 Nassourdine Imavov confirmed as next challenger, willing
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 29
Chimaev Hints At Next Fight: Imavov Is The Target
UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev has suggested that his next fight will be against Nassourdine Imavov. Chimaev secured the biggest win of his career by defeating Dricus Du Plessis in a unanimous decision to secure the middleweight belt at UFC 319 in August.
Middleweight Standout Looking To Make Resounding Case For Title Shot
In the tight race to see which top contender will earn the next middleweight title shot, former ONE Championship double belt-holder Reinier de Ridder is aiming to make himself the next undeniable man in line.
Joe Rogan Rules Out Dricus Du Plessis Ever Beating Khamzat Chimaev in a Rematch
UFC 319’s main event turned out to be an eye-opening experience for Dricus Du Plessis. The former middleweight champion was dominated from start to finish by Khamzat Chimaev, losing his title in one of the most one-sided championship fights in UFC history.
MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11
185lbs Paulo Costa Warned About Street Fight by Featherweight Fighting Nerd: 'I Don’t Like You'
Jean Silva, representing the Brazilian Fighting Nerds, has quickly become one of the most entertaining, unapologetic, and rising UFC fighters today. The undefeated featherweight holds the #10 ranking in his division and has already set his sights on securing an eventual title shot.
MMA News / FirstSportz / September 9
Israel Adesanya Optimistic About Khamzat Chimaev Getting Dethroned by Nassourdine Imavov
This past weekend at the Accor Arena in Paris, hometown hero Nassourdine Imavov made a statement by defeating Caio Borralho in a thrilling main event that kept fans engaged throughout.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 8
Caio Borralho Admits He 'Didn’t Feel Like Himself' in Loss to Nassourdine Imavov
For the first time in over a decade, Caio Borralho walked away from the cage on the wrong end of the scorecards. The Brazilian middleweight contender fell to Nassourdine Imavov via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 258 on Saturday at Accor Arena in Paris.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 8
Former UFC middleweight champion: 'Nassourdine Imavov put on a clinic' at UFC Paris
Nassourdine Imavov likely solidified himself as the top contender in the middleweight division with his clear-cut victory over No. 7 ranked Caio Borralho in the UFC Paris main event on Saturday.
MMA News / FirstSportz / September 8
Reinier De Ridder Playfully Mocks Nassourdine Imavov’s UFC Paris Performance as Title Contender battle heats Up
The middleweight division has recently been revitalized with a new champion in Khamzat Chimaev, who claimed the belt by stopping Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319.
UFC Paris Post-Event Facts: Fighter Extends Tremendous Win Streak
In their much-anticipated return to Paris, France, the UFC delivered on a wealth of amazing finishes, with all but two of UFC Paris’ 13 matches ending inside the distance.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 6
Nassourdine Imavov Declares Himself Next for UFC Middleweight Title
Nassourdine Imavov believes his time has come. The French middleweight made a resounding case for a UFC title shot on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 258 in Paris, where he halted the 10-year unbeaten run of Caio Borralho with a dominant unanimous decision.
MMA News / Field Level Media / September 6
Nassourdine Imavov wins, calls for Khamzat Chimaev’s middleweight title at UFC Fight Night
Middleweight Nassourdine Imavov outlasted Caio Borralho in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Paris, France, Saturday afternoon, as he earned a unanimous decision -- 50-45, 49-46, 49-46.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 6
Imavov Beats Borralho In Paris
Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho via a unanimous decision, 50-45, 49-46, 49-46, at UFC Fight Night 258 in a middleweight bout, as you can follow
MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 6
UFC Paris: Imavov vs. Borralho live results and analytics
The UFC octagon is in Paris, France for this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho event at Accor Arena. The fight card is headlined by a middleweight clash between No.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 5
UFC Paris: Imavov vs. Borralho weigh-in results
The UFC octagon is in Paris, France for this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho event at Accor Arena. The fight card is headlined by a middleweight clash between No.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 4
Nassourdine Imavov: 'I’m Just Different'
Saturday night in Paris, Nassourdine Imavov is stepping into the Octagon not just to defend home turf but to make a definitive case for UFC middleweight gold.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 23
UFC Paris to be headlined by Nassourdine Imavov – Caio Borralho
The UFC heads back to Paris on September 6th and we now know the matchup that will headline the card. The promotion announced that a likely middleweight title eliminator will close the show as Nassourdine Imavov (16-4, 1 NC) will take on Caio Borralho (17-1, 1 NC).
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 5
Nassourdine Imavov isn’t waiting for a title shot, he’s forcing the UFC’s hand at UFC Paris
Nassourdine Imavov, the surging French middleweight and current No. 1 contender, has made his intentions crystal clear as the UFC returns to Paris on September 6.
Nassourdine Imavov snubs UFC title eliminator with dark horse
Another day, another top UFC contender denying a potential fight. No. 1-ranked middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov is on the cusp of a UFC title shot, and he's not willing to consider anything else.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 21
UFC Seattle Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Anthony Hernandez – Brendan Allen 2
In the co-main event of UFC Seattle tomorrow night, we are going to see a big time rematch in the middleweight division. 12th ranked Anthony Hernandez (13-2, 1 NC) will look to keep his winning streak going as he takes on 8th ranked Brendan Allen (24-6) who will look to get back on track.
MMA News / Field Level Media / February 1
UFC Fight Night 250: Nassourdine Imavov handles Israel Adesanya
Nassourdine Imavov knocked out former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya 30 seconds into Round 2, pushing his win streak to four on Saturday afternoon in the main event of UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nassourdine Imavov Rallies for Big Win in UFC Paris Co-Main Event
The co-main event of UFC Paris saw top contenders Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen square off in a pivotal middleweight fight. UFC Live Results & Highlights: Moicano vs.
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