Nassourdine Imavov
“The Sniper”
#3 MiddleweightRecord 17-4-0 (1 NC)FranceVenum Training Camp
The style
Technical Sniper
Crisp boxing · Counter striking · Takedown defense
GrapplingStriking
Dagestani-born French contender riding a five-fight win streak that includes a TKO of Israel Adesanya and decisions over Caio Borralho and Brendan Allen. A long, accurate counter striker with sturdy takedown defense. He is the presumptive next challenger for Sean Strickland's middleweight title, with the fight expected late in 2026.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 17-4-0 (1 NC) |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | 75" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | France |
| Team | Venum Training Camp |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.28 |
| Striking accuracy | 55% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 3.17 |
| Striking defense | 59% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 0.74 |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | 81% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.98 |
How they win
7 KO/TKO4 SUB6 DEC
How they lose
0 KO/TKO1 SUB3 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Imavov lands on a covered card.