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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 / MMA on SI / April 17

Caio Borralho demands middleweight title eliminator with UFC bogeyman

The Fighting Nerds are here to take over, and the closest to UFC title contention is Caio Borralho, who remains undefeated in the UFC. Borralho rides a seven-fight unbeaten streak in the middleweight division, culminating in a domination over perennial contender Jared Cannonier in August 2024.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 11

Khabib’s homeland dragged into middleweight beef as Caio Borralho exposes top contender

The UFC middleweight division has evolved into a fiercely competitive battleground, showcasing fresh talent and thrilling title shifts every year. Caio Borralho and Nassourdine Imavov have emerged as formidable contenders, each having impressive winning streaks that demand attention.

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 / Empire Sports Media / February 14

UFC Vegas 102 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Jared Cannonier – Gregory Rodrigues

Tomorrow night the UFC returns to the APEX for their 102nd Fight Night and we will see a fun middleweight matchup in the main event. Former title challenger Jared Cannonier (17-8) will look to snap his losing streak as he takes on rising contender Gregory Rodrigues (16-5).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 11

Belal Muhammad gives detailed breakdown on how he would beat Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 312

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has had Dricus du Plessis on his mind recently amidst hints of a potential ‘champ-champ’ pursuit. Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight champion for the second time at UFC 312 in his rematch with Sean Strickland.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 4

UFC Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Following UFC Saudi Arabia

The UFC's latest rankings feature some massive shifts in multiple divisions, per MMA journalist and official media voter John Morgan. Israel Adesanya's second-round TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov caused the two middleweights to switch places in the rankings.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 3

Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya reacts to KO loss after rewatching Imavov fight

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has finally gotten a chance to rewatch his TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov this past Saturday, his fourth blemish in his last five outings.

MMA News / MyMMANews / February 3

Matchmaker Monday: Who is next for Nassourdine Imavov?

Nassourdine Imavov shocked the world at UFC Saudi Arabia. His second-round knockout of all-time great The post Matchmaker Monday: Who is next for Nassourdine Imavov?

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 2

Israel Adesanya watches his knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov: 'Fair game'

Israel Adesanya is often gracious in defeat, which was again the case following his recent shortcomings in the clash against Nassourdine Imavov. 'The Last Stylebender' was still aiming to prove that he was the man to beat at 185 lbs amid his ongoing skid inside the octagon.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 2

Middleweight Contender Proves Impressive With Second-Round KO

If MMA fans weren’t sold on No. 5 contender Nassourdine Imavov (16-4, 1 NC MMA, 7-3, 1 NC UFC) going into the weekend, they should be sold on him and his status as a force to be reckoned with at 185 lbs now.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 2

UFC CEO Dana White reacts to Israel Adesanya 'getting caught' vs. Nassourdine Imavov

Nassourdine Imavov needed 30 seconds in the second round to connect with Israel Adesanya's chin at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday afternoon. Despite not securing what would have been first win since April 2023, UFC CEO Dana White was highly complimentary of Adesanya's performance, specifically in Round 1 of the main event, capping an 11-fight card.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 2

Pros React To Adesanya’s Loss To Imavov – ‘Hate To See Izzy Lose

Israel Adesanya suffered his third consecutive loss, as MMA pros gave their reaction. Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Adesanya at UFC Saudi in the second round.

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.

Fighters react to Imavov's KO

Watch: Adesanya keeps it classy during backstage run-in with Imavov

Sergei Pavlovich earns lackluster win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Adesanya unsure of next step after third consecutive UFC loss

Dana White still wowed by Adesanya despite UFC Saudi Arabia loss

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 1

UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs. Imavov Live Results

The famed octagon is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for today's UFC Fight Night 250 fight card. The event is headlined by a middleweight bout between former two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya and fifth-ranked Nassourdine Imavov.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / January 31

UFC Saudi Arabia: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

Making another stop in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UFC will celebrate its 250th Fight Night with a fight card featuring some of the top fighters from around the globe, UFC Saudi Arabia.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 31

Adesanya Vs. Imavov Predictions – ‘He Has A Chip On His Shoulder’

Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia as MMA pros gave their predictions. The bout is on February 1 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 29

Israel Adesanya: 'Nassourdine Imavov brings nothing I haven't seen before'

For the first time in nearly six years former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make the walk to the octagon for a non-title fight. "The Last Stylebender" headlines Saturday's UFC Saudi Arabia fight card against fifth-ranked Nassourdine Imavov.