Middleweight title contenders Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov battle at UFC Fight Night on Saturday at KFC Yum Center. Take a view of Cannonier vs. Imavov predictions.
Imavov is the slight favorite in a tight betting market, and the 13-4 fighter is our pick to win the fight against a dangerous 17-6 fighter in Cannonier.
Age is important in UFC fights, and the clear advantage is with the UFC odds favorite.
Cannonier vs. Imavov Fight Information
Jared Cannonier vs Nassourdine Imavov
Location: KFC Yum Center, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Date & Time: Saturday, June 8, 5 pm
Where to watch: ESPN
Cannonier vs. Imavov Picks
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- Imavov to win -125
- Under 4.5 rounds +130
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Cannonier vs. Imavov Odds
Fighter | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|
Imavov | -125 | O 4 ½-160 |
Cannonier | +105 | U 4½+130 |
Cannonier vs. Imavov Betting Analysis
Jared Cannonier
Cannonier has 17 wins on his record, including an important win over Marvin Vettori in June last year. The 40-year-old has been near the top of the middleweight rankings throughout his career, and he also owns a recent win over former champion Sean Strickland, so many believe he deserves a title shot, but he needs to get past Imavov first.
He is currently ranked fourth in the division and he’s one of the oldest fighters in the UFC.
Nassourdine Imavov
Imavov comes from a large stable of Russians who are dominating the UFC. He is ranked seventh in the division, but he has made steady ground. The 28-year-old defeated Roman Dolidze in February, and he’s on the back up against Cannonier.
He lost to Strickland, so that could be a key form guide. However, improvement is expected and he’s a quality fighter.
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Cannonier vs. Imavov Betting Preview & Updates
Our Cannonier vs. Imavov predictions look at all factors of the fight, and the biggest factor is age.
Of all the upcoming UFC events, this one has the biggest age difference of 12 years, and that’s reflected in betting markets.
Cannonier is the -105 underdog, but there isn’t much between them. Therefore, the sportsbook expects a close fight that could go either way, but Imavov has the edge as the younger fighter.
Imavov will look to use his grappling skills to avoid getting rocked by a Cannonier right hand. It’s an interesting fight stylistically, but we tend to favor the wrestlers. Imavov can control the center of the Octagon and force Cannonier to throw wild attacks.
Cannonier vs. Imavov Recent Fights
Jared Cannonier
Jared Cannonier last fight came against Italy’s Marvin Vettori in June 2023. It ended with a decision victory for Cannonier, who landed 257 punches to Vettori’s 154.
Cannonier Ready to Explode
The biggest positive for Cannonier is his striking ability. He will likely throw more punches than Imavov, but it depends on how many land.
There has been solid betting support with Cannonier vs. Imavov predictions, but he will start the fight as the underdog because he’s a 40-year-old fighter.
It’s an important fight for the underdog, as a loss could kill off his middleweight title chances.
Nassourdine Imavov
Nassoudine Imavov was dominant in beating Roman Dolidze in February 2024. He landed 154 punches and stuffed four takedown attempts.
Imma Take Imavov to Win
It’s hard to bet against Imavov, given his 12-year advantage.
Younger fights win over two-thirds of UFC fights, and although he lost to Strickland earlier in his career, he rebounded nicely.
It’s not surprising to see him listed as the favorite, as Russian fighters are dominating.
Cannonier vs. Imavov Betting Prediction
Our UFC picks have Imavov to win and the fight to go under 4.5 rounds.
Imavov is the -125 favorite, which is a fair price for a fighter with plenty of potential, and despite being the lower-ranked fighter, he has more upside.
Cannonier is coming to the end of his career, and considering he landed over 240 punches against his most recent opponent without getting a knockout, that’s a big worry.
Imavov should control the fight and he could look to submit Cannonier in the middle stages. Getting +130 for under 4.5 rounds is a great price, and we see this fight ending before the final bell.
Take a same-fight parlay with Imavov (-125) and Under 4.5 rounds (+130), which pays handsomely.
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