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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / January 17
Khamzat Chimaev Snubs Nassourdine Imavov as UFC Houston Intensifies Race to His Title
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nassourdine Imavov seems like the next match in the middleweight division for the title. In a verbal exchange on X, both superstars agreed to clash after Ramadan, which only added to the buzz.
MMA 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 / 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 / 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 / Bloody Elbow / September 8
Daniel Cormier explains the reason why Nassourdine Imavov might not get the next shot at Khamzat Chimaev
Nassourdine Imavov might not get his opportunity to face Khamzat Chimaev anytime soon, says Daniel Cormier. On Saturday night, the Frenchman dominated Caio Borralho to win via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 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 / Bloody Elbow / September 8
Israel Adesanya explains how Nassourdine Imavov can give Khamzat Chimaev ‘problems’ after UFC Paris win
Israel Adesanya believes there is a clear route to victory for Nassourdine Imavov against Khamzat Chimaev. No one has been able to stop the recently crowned UFC middleweight champion’s relentless wrestling.
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 / Empire Sports Media / September 5
UFC Paris Main Event Preview and Prediction: Nassourdine Imavov – Caio Borralho
Tomorrow the UFC returns to Paris with a massive middleweight headliner with potential title implications. Top middleweight contenders Nassourdine Imavov (16-4) and Caio Borralho (17-1) will try to make their case for the next middleweight title fight.
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 / Bloody Elbow / September 2
UFC Paris preview, start time, full fight card as Nassourdine Imavov headlines
France hosts a major UFC event for the fourth year in a row as the company returns to Paris on September 13. After Khamzat Chimaev shook up the UFC Middleweight division by beating Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, the promotion will be looking for his next challenger in the months to come.
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 / Field Level Media / February 1, 2025
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.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 1, 2024
After another big win at UFC Paris, what’s next for Nassourdine Imavov?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Paris, we saw a big time matchup in the middleweight division between two men who were looking to jump into title contention.
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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