Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Former Middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier headlines UFC on ESPN 57 against rising Russian Nassourdine Imavov. The pair of fighters have been in good form lately, with the veteran Cannonier scoring four wins in five, including a victory over Sean Strickland. Imavov's sole loss in six was to the former Middleweight king Strickland. Russia's Imavov is a slight favorite in early odds. UFC on ESPN 57 holds this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Where to Watch: ESPN2/ ESPN+

Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Ky

Date: 09.06.2024. 03:00

That the veteran American has been a fixture of the UFC for almost ten years is not the main question, but that for forty years, "The Killa Gorilla" has remained a top contender in the 185-pound class. The Texas-born last fight may have come about a year ago, but he comes into the bout with a 4-1 record that includes a 2022 split decision victory over Sean Strickland. Jared Cannonier's recent run includes victories over Marvin Vettori, Derek Brunson and Kelvin Gastelum. In 2022, he lost a bid for the middleweight crown with a loss against Israel Adesanya.

• Age: 40
• Height: 6'0"
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Reach: 77.5"
• Record: 17-6

The Dagestani moved into the top ten of the middleweight class with a decision over Roman Dolidze last February. The victory brought Nassourdine Imavov's recent record to 4-1-1 with a no contest last June against Chris Curtis. The 29-year-old lost to Sean Strickland last year in his light heavyweight debut. Born in Russia before moving to France, "The Sniper" has competed in UFC since 2020. His UFC resume includes wins over Joaquin Buckley and Edmen Shahbazyan.

• Age: 29
• Height: 6'3"
• Reach: 75"
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Record: 13-4

Nassourdine Imarov is a 1.80 favorite on Bet365, which prices the underdog at 2.00 odds. Total under 3.5 is priced for 2.65 on 1XBET, which also lists No to the start of round four at 2.66 odds. Betway prices a fight to go the distance at 1.72 odds, with the fight ending before the final bell at 2.05. Read more.