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Rule change next? Nassourdine Imavov decisions Roman Dolidze at UFC main event – Results, play-by-play

Stephie Haynes
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Tonight, UFC middleweight Roman Dolidze will look to bounce back from his March, 2023 loss to Marvin Vettori where he was bested by the Italian via unanimous decision. His opponent, Nassourdine Imavov is also looking to bounce back from a pair of unfortunate fights—the first being a late notice bout up at light heavyweight against Sean Strickland where he was defeated via unanimous decision. Then he’d face Strickland’s training partner, Chris Curtis next, but due to an accidental clash of heads, the fight was ruled a No Contest.

So here we are, with a ranked fight in the main event and it’s at the Apex, if you can believe it. Sure, both men are coming off losses, but are you going to labor under the pretense that this isn’t a regular thing? The old adage “beggars can’t be choosers” comes to mind when the topic of UFC Fight Night cards comes up, but I digress. Let’s take a look at the facts and figures of both men and while you’re in the neighborhood, you should check out the Vivisection podcast. You’ll definitely want to listen to our resident analysts Zane Simon and Connor Ruebusch give their opinions on tonight’s fights.

UFC Fight Night Preview

Roman Dolidze

  • Age: 35
  • Record: 12-2 (7 KOs, 3 Subs)
  • Last opponent: Marvin Vettori
  • Longest UFC streak: 4 fights
  • Height: 6’3
  • Accolades: 3 POTN bonuses
  • Rank: Number 8

Nassourdine Imavov

  • Age: 28
  • Record: 12-4
  • Last opponent: Chris Curtis
  • Longest UFC streak: 3 fights
  • Height: 6’3
  • Accolades: Former TFL welterweight champion
  • Rank: Number 11
Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight preview

Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov live play-by-play

Round 1

Roman Dolidze with a left leg kick. Imavov with a front push kick. Imavov steps in close with a jab but gets smothered in the clinch. Imavov charges in again but Dolidze was ready with a one-two then a double leg attempt. Imavov stuffed it then ended up with his back on the cage.

Roman Dolidze pressing but doing nothing as Imavov lands punches and knees in the clinch. Imavov trying to spin out but Dolidze just pushes him back against the fence again. The men finally work back to center cage. Dolidze with a low kick then a right hook that whiffs entirely. Reaching right lands for Dolidze. Imavov with a nice right up top.And another as Dolidze nearly kicks his leg out from under him.

Imavov with a big right then a knee up the middle drops Dolidze. He chases him down and is all over Roman with punches. Dolidze trying to grab a kneebar. Imavov avoids then takes Dolidze’s back and is teeing off from the back. Dolidze is attempting an armbar. Saved by the bell. Great round for Imavov.

Round 2

Imavov with a left Superman punch that stuns Roman Dolidze. Dolidze charges forward with a right of his own. Dolidze with a messy combo that just glances off Imavov. Imavov with a right hook and low kick. Dolidze pins him on the cage and has finally got underhooks. Knees up the middle for Roman Dolidze but not much else.

Imavov has a hand in to break Roman Dolidze’s grip but Dolidze adjusts and spins Imavov back onto the fence. Imavov spins and now Dolidze is on the fence. They work back to center cage and Imavov turned his head with a nasty right. Dolidze rushes in for a double leg but fails. Back to the fence they go. Dolidze has one underhook.

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Dolidze with small knees and foot stomps. Not much else going on, though. Imavov trying to create space. Herb Dean thankfully moved them back to the center. Imavov is pot-shotting crispy shots while Dolidze wings wild shots, landing without looking. Round over.

Round 3

Imavov starts with low kicks. Roman Dolidze rushes in winging shots over the top, again without looking. Dolidze has Imavov pinned to the fence in the clinch. Imavov works his way around and has Dolidze pinned. They’re back in the center and Dolidze’s face looks like he had a fight with a rose bush full of thorns.

Dolidze with a low kick while Imavov blasts him in the face. Dolidze manages to land a big right. Imavov didn’t even register that he’d been hit. Huge right by Imavov lands flush. Dolidze is fading and is avoiding now. Dolidze goes back to the wall and stall but isn’t even throwing knees or foot stomps. He’s just leaning on Imavov.

This is awful. Herb is letting them just stand here on the cage with zero activity. Herb keeps telling them to work. They aren’t. Back to center cage they go. Imavov with a nasty teep. Imavov rushes in with a big knee and right hook. Dolidze back to wall and stall., Imavov working to escape. Dolidze looks gassed to Hell. Dolidze wings a shot that lands with nothing on it. Dolidze with a body kick to end the round.

Round 4

Imavov comes out popping a stiff jab. The first one that landed put Dolidze’s footwork off and he stumbled as he winged another overhand that didn’t land. Dolidze goes back to wall and stall. Imavov now escaping easier as Dolidze looks like he needs an oxygen tank.

Dolidze goes to the center and puts one hand down. Imavov looked and thought the hand up and threw the knee. Then Chris Curtis (one of Dolidze’s corners) screamed something and Imavov tried to rush out to fight Curtis. Herb had to stop him and tell him he would be disqualified.

Herb took a point then restarted the clock. The men are in heavy battle now. Dolidze rushes in swinging. Imavov initiates the clinch and ends up on the ground under Dolidze. Imavov is working to get up but Dolidze is heavy on him. Imavov works to stay against the cage as he gets to his feet.

Imavov up with Dolidze pressing him against the cage again. Imavov manages to reverse and lands a big hook an another. Dolidze wings one of his own that lands. Roman with a failed spinning back fist. Imavov has Dolidze against the cage now as the clock runs out. Round over.

Round 5

Low kick by Dolidze to start. Imavov rushes in and Dolidze gets his feet tied up and stumbles. Imavov still throwing heat but whiffed on the one-two he attempted. Imavov working the teep kick kick then goes for the takedwon. Doliodze is looking for an ankle lock, then a toe hold.

Imavov escapes and they’re back on their feet and back against the cage. Dolidze is pinning him to the cage and doing absolutely nothing there. Herb mercifully breaks them up and puts them back in the center. Roman with a low kick and sloppy left up top.

Imavov with a nice right that lands. Roman back to wall and stall but Imavov works around and lands a sharp elbow in the clinch. Another right lands for Imavov. Dolidze shoots but gets stuffed. Imavov gets back to his feet then goes back in to punch but Herb forces Dolidze to his feet as the horn sounds ending the round.

Official UFC Decision

Nassourdine Imavov def. Roman Dolidze via majority decision(49-44,47-47,48-46)

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov Full fight card

Main card

Prelims

Start date and time

UFC Fight Night: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov takes place on February 3rd at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card starts at 7 p.m. ET. The prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET.

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If you just so happen to be out in Nevada and want to witness UFC Fight Night: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov live, you can purchase tickets by clicking here.

Live streams

UFC Fight Night: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov can be live streamed on ESPN+ in the United States and Canada. For full streaming details, and compatible devices go here.

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