Nassourdine Imavov

Nassourdine Imavov, an Orthodox-stance middleweight standing 6'3" with a 17-4-0 record (1 NC), has built his reputation as a precise, defensive-minded striker capable of finishing fights. Over his UFC tenure, Imavov lands 4.28 strikes per minute with 54% accuracy while maintaining strong defensive metrics—absorbing just 3.17 strikes per minute and defending 58% of incoming strikes.

His grappling remains secondary; he attempts 0.74 takedowns per 15 minutes at 32% accuracy but defends takedowns at an elite 81%, while averaging 1.0 submission attempt per 15 minutes. Recent performances showcase his evolution: a dominant five-round decision over Caio Borralho in September 2025 demonstrated his ability to control high-level competition over distance, while his fourth-round knockout of Jared Cannonier in June 2024 proved he retains finishing power against ranked opposition.

Earlier, he secured a second-round TKO against Edmen Shahbazyan in November 2021, establishing himself as a rising contender. Imavov has won seven of his last eight fights, with his only blemish a no-contest against Chris Curtis in 2023, positioning him as a legitimate threat in the middleweight title picture.