The UFC Paris co-main event promised fireworks, and it delivered. Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen locked horns in a middleweight clash that had fans on the edge of their seats. Allen came in riding high on a seven-fight win streak. He’d been carving through the division like a hot knife through butter. But Imavov had other plans.
From the opening bell, Imavov showcased his superior striking as he peppered Brendan Allen with crisp combinations. ‘All in,’ known for his grappling, desperately sought takedowns. But Imavov’s takedown defense was on point. The first round saw Allen manage to secure the top position. But Imavov’s defensive work nullified any significant damage.
As the fight progressed, Imavov’s dominance became more apparent. He stuffed takedowns with ease. Imavov’s ground-and-pound was particularly brutal. He rained down elbows that probably had Allen seeing stars. But Brendan Allen’s toughness was on full display. He absorbed punishment that would have lesser fighters tapping out instantly.
The crowd in Paris was electric. Every time Imavov landed a significant strike, the arena erupted. By the third round, Allen was running on fumes. His takedown attempts looked more like desperate hugs than actual wrestling. When the final bell rang, there was no doubt about the outcome. The judges’ scorecards were a mere formality as they all scored in the Frenchman’s favor. Imavov had put on a dominant show.
Fight Fans React To Brendan Allen’s Loss To Nassourdine Imavov
The UFC Paris co-main event left fight fans buzzing with hot takes and spicy memes. Nassourdine Imavov’s dominant win over Brendan Allen sparked a social media frenzy. X, formerly known as Twitter, erupted as soon as the judges’ scorecards were read.
Fans couldn’t believe what they’d just witnessed. Allen’s impressive win streak had come to a screeching halt. Some fans expressed their frustration at Brendan Allen’s gameplan. Others believed that this win put Imavov on the cusp of a title shot. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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The aftermath of a big fight is always a whirlwind. Opinions fly, memes multiply, and the landscape shifts. One thing’s for sure: the middleweight division just got a lot more interesting with a new contender emerging from the shadows.
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