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In the main event of UFC Louisville, Nassourdine Imavov challenged Jared Cannonier. The Frenchman won by TKO.
Facing Jared Cannonier, ranked 4th among UFC middleweights before the fight, Imavov had the opportunity to enter the top 5. And it was done for the 'Sniper', who offered himself a finish in the 4th round.
Round 1 : Cannonier sends some leg kicks and the two men exchange standing. The American knocks the 'Sniper' down and tries to take his back… But Nicolas Ott's protégé gets up. Jared Cannonier tries to accelerate and place combinations in boxing. All powerful, 'The Killa Gorilla' pins the Frenchman against the cage and tries to bring him to the ground.
Round 2 : The two athletes go blow for blow with heavy combinations that touch. Jared Cannonier continues to pin the 'Sniper' against the cage. In clinch, Nassourdine Imavov is dominated. From a distance, he makes his sound speak jab and his English but without managing to shake number 4 in the category.
Round 3 : Imavov takes Cannonier's back and in turn pins him against the cage. He takes him to the ground, but both men get up and the American reverses positions. Standing, the fighters exchange boxing and Cannonier insists with the leg kicks. The Frenchman cannot tell the difference.
Round 4 : With a back arm counter, Imavov shakes Cannonier. The American falters and the 'Sniper' takes advantage. He insists with his knees and his fists, then the referee decides to stop the fight!
🚨 Nassourdine Imavov’s TKO on Jared Cannonier! 🔥🇫🇷
➡️ He becomes the first fighter to finish Cannonier in MW. 🤩#UFCLouisvillepic.twitter.com/qrWlOLXXQN
— ActuMMA (@actu_mma) June 9, 2024
Thus, the Frenchman won by TKO in the 4th round (1:34). He became the first fighter to finish Jared Cannonier in middleweight. Nassourdine Imavov therefore enters the top 5 of the division. After his victory, he demanded a rematch against Sean Strickland for the next UFC Paris, which will take place on September 28.
👑 Nassourdine Imavov has his eyes on the belt, but he's hot to face Sean Strickland at the#UFCParis Before ! pic.twitter.com/xSmOAENwzi
— UFC France (@UFCFRA) June 9, 2024
Find all the results from UFC Louisville here.
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