According to a segment of the mixed martial arts community, the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight division is witnessing a seismic shift with the arrival of a new brand of contenders. Among them, Nassourdine Imavov stands as a formidable force eager to make a mark in the stacked talent pool of the division. The spotlight on Saturday shifts to UFC Fight Night 235 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, where the No. 11-ranked Imavov collides with the towering No. 8-ranked Roman Dolidze in the main event.
As the anticipation builds for this pivotal matchup, it is essential to rewind the tape and revisit the journey that led to the crossing of paths for these two warriors.