Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdin Imavov. Prediction and bets on the fight

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Israel Adesanya has been competing in MMA since 2012. He is a former Australian Fighting Championship and UFC champion. His collection includes many different awards and recognitions. In April 2023, the fighter from Nigeria defeated Brazilian Alex Pereira (KO, second round) and won the UFC championship belt for the second time in his career. But in the next fight, he lost to American Sean Strickland (unanimous decision) and lost it. A year later, he got a chance to become champion again, but lost to South African Dricus Du Plessis (submission, fourth round).

The African is ranked second in the division. The 35-year-old Adesanya has 24 wins (16 by knockout, eight by decision) and four losses. The Last Stylebender holds a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

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Adesanya said he will be in better shape for the fight with Imavov. "I'm going to go into this fight ready to dominate, not thinking that I don't want to lose. I'm in better shape.

When I first started, I faced guys who were at the top and they gave me a chance. Now I'm giving another guy a chance. This is going to be the biggest fight of his life. Will he be able to take advantage of his opportunity? We'll find out, but my job is to not let him do that, Adesanya said.

Interesting trends for betting

Adesanya takedown success rate is 13 percent.

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Nassurdin Imavov was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, and moved to Europe as a child. He has never performed in Russian promotions. The Sniper tried his hand at French leagues, and in 2019 he became the champion of the Polish promotion Thunderstrike Fight League and almost immediately signed a contract with Dana White league. His winning streak is three fights. In September 2024, he defeated American Brendan Allen (unanimous).

Before that, he defeated another US representative, Jared Cannonier (technical knockout, fourth round) and Georgian Roman Dolidze (by majority of judges' votes). The 29-year-old Imavov has 15 wins (six by knockout, five by decision, four by submission) and four losses. Nassourdin is ranked fifth in the division.

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Imavov shared his expectations for the upcoming fight against Adesanya. I feel great, the preparation is going great. I wanted to fight Adesanya from my first day in the UFC. Israel is a legend, I will be very pleased to share the octagon with him.

And I respect his decision to take the fight with me. He didn't have to, but his decision says a lot about how he sees himself in MMA. He not done and he not done as a top-level fighter. He going to walk into the Octagon against me hungry. That why I want to fight him now.

The fight with Du Plessis? In this fight, it was clear that Adesanya is still good. He looked great, although he lost by choke in the fourth round, - said Imavov.

Interesting trends for betting

Imavov takedown success rate is 37 percent.