Two Middleweights in dire need of a victory to get back on the right track headline UFC on ESPN+ 93 at the Apex. Georgian Roman Dolidze fell to a unanimous decision against Marvin Vettori last March in London, while Russian-born French national Nassourdine Imavov failed to win in his last two, copping a loss and no contest. Dolidze and Imavov will fight over five rounds on the first weekend in February, with the Dagestani a clear favorite in the early odds.
Bet on Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov with 1xBetMMA: UFC Middleweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 04.02.2024. 07.00
Roman Dolidze
Debuting in the UFC in March 2020, the Georgian fighter Roman Dolidze amassed an incredible 6-1 record in two years. He brushed aside every opposition the division threw at him, earning a performance of the night in his last three fights, all knockout wins. Roman Dolidze defeated the likes of Kyle Daukas, Phil Hawes, and Jack Hermansson, fighting at least two times every year from his debut. This momentum was halted last year when Dolidze dropped a decision to Vettori. “The Caucasian” won several grappling competitions before transitioning to MMA. At 35, the veteran is ranked eighth in the UFC Middleweight class.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 35
- Height: 6’ 3”
- Reach: 74”
- Weight: 185 Ibs
- Record: 12-2
Nassourdine Imavov
Without a win in his last two, Dagestan-born Nassourdine Imavov lost to Sean Strickland and scored a no-contest against Chris Curtis in his two fights last year. The loss to Strickland in a light heavyweight contest last January snapped a three-fight winning streak, including a hard-fought win over Joaquin Buckley. The “Russian Sniper” is just outside the top ten of the UFC middleweight rankings and, at 28, is hopeful of becoming a top contender in the 185-pound class soon. Nassourdine Imavov fought in several regional European promotions before a 2020 debut in the UFC. He won the TFL Welterweight championship in 2019.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 6’ 3”
- Reach: 75”
- Weight: 185.5 Ibs
- Record: 12-4
Betting Odds
Nassourdine Imavov is a 1.66 favorite on Bet365, with the underdog priced at 2.25. Total over 4.5 is available at 2.05 odds on 1XBET and the under is priced at 1.72. Yes to the start of round five is 1.85 on Betwinner while a bet for No is priced at 1.9 by the bookmaker.
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