Dagestani-Rooted Nassourdine Imavov Impresses Islam Makhachev with UFC Paris Win

9 months ago

Dagestani-Rooted Nassourdine Imavov Impresses Islam Makhachev with UFC Paris Win

Makhachev hailed Imavov’s dominance after he ended Caio Borralho's decade-long unbeaten streak, saying, “Dominant performance, Imavov. Congrats, bro.” Imavov (17-4-0), now on a five-fight streak, admitted a foot injury limited him but still demanded the next middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev, though the champ has already stated he wants Reinier de Ridder next.

By Adarsh Ojha

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