Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 57: Cannonier vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier will take on Nassourdine “The Cyclone” Tomar in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 57 card.

Cannonier brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Tomar, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Cannonier has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.68 per minute. On the other hand, Tomar boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.53 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 41-year-old, Jared Cannonier is coming in with a 17-6-0 record. Cannonier will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier in June.

Tomar, meanwhile, is coming off a majority decision win against Jared Cannonier on June 17, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov and holds a 13-4-0 (1 NC) record.

Jared Cannonier has a switch fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 30-year-old Nassourdine Imavov is an orthodox fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jared Cannonier stats

→ Cannonier’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Cannonier lands 4.68 significant strikes per minute.
→ Cannonier’s takedown accuracy is 42%.
→ Cannonier’s takedown average is 0.44 per 15 minutes.
→ Cannonier’s takedown defense is 63%.

Cannonier comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.68 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Tomar fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 4.53 significant strikes per minute. Jared Cannonier also has a 42% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.44 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Tomar’s 0.87 takedowns and 76% takedown accuracy.

Nassourdine Imavov stats

→ Tomar’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Tomar lands 4.53 significant strikes per minute.
→ Tomar’s takedown accuracy is 31%.
→ Tomar’s takedown average is 0.87 per 15 minutes.
→ Tomar’s takedown defense is 76%.

Nassourdine spent, on average, 15:08 minutes in the Octagon, and Jared has an average fight time of 12:53 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jared or Nassourdine? Sound off in the comments.

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