Nassourdine Imavov defeats Jared Cannonier in a controversial TKO stoppage in the Main Event at UFC Louisville. Imavov showed strong performance, landing significant strikes and securing takedowns. Fans and experts debate the stoppage's fairness.
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What’s next for Nassourdine Imavov and Jared Cannonier after UFC Louisville? 🤔 #MMA #UFCLouisville (via @ColeShelton91) https://t.co/9jVIoM6xk0
Jared Cannonier sounds off on controversial stoppage at UFC Louisville: “It was stolen from me!” 😡 #UFCLouisville #MMA https://t.co/oKABF8GuF3
Jared Cannonier trashes 'gut-wrenching' stoppage at UFC on ESPN 57, calls for Nassourdine Imavov rematch in Paris https://t.co/kMmiQ1oHrJ
🚨 Jared Cannonier calls for a rematch against Nassourdine Imavov on September 28th at #UFCParis He also says that the UFC has shown interest in the rematch (via. @arielhelwani #TheMMAHour) #UFC #MMA https://t.co/qc2ohLSx8Q
Jared Cannonier wants to rematch Imavov in Paris. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/osHwU5g0OA
🚨| Jared Cannonier tells @arielhelwani that he would love to go to Paris to rematch Nassourdine Imavov in September. Cannonier says he’s heard through his manager that UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard may be interested in running it back. [per The MMA Hour] https://t.co/VDAhfrogx4
Jared Cannonier reacts to “gut wrenching” stoppage against Nassourdine Imavov: “The opportunity to do great things was pretty much stolen from me… it doesn’t feel like I lost the fight I just feel like it was taken from me.” 🎥 @arielhelwani #TheMMAHour https://t.co/9EJIIogWjR
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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Nassourdine Imavov after #UFCLouisville win? (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/wC1jyZdmhq
Nassourdine Imavov believes things only would've gotten worse for Jared Cannonier 🤔 #UFCLouisville #MMA https://t.co/T9PTBjMIHB
Nassourdine Imavov: Referee made the right decision in TKO win over Jared Cannonier at #UFCLouisville https://t.co/PYIRe3VRZV
Nassourdine Imavov on controversial Jared Cannonier stoppage at UFC Louisville: ‘It was the right decision’ https://t.co/EDcmSNR1lp
Nassourdine Imavov believes that the stoppage against Jared Cannonier was indeed the right decision by referee Jason Herzog 😳 #UFCLouisville #MMA https://t.co/XGwehxLIXD
Nassourdine Imavov believes that the stoppage against Jared Cannonier was indeed the right decision by referee Jason Herzog 😳 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/VgUMZplDQu
Jason Herzog responds to criticism over Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov stoppage 🧐 Full details here: https://t.co/G6bVgAVpUW https://t.co/H8V9JGSrgD
An EPIC showdown! 🔥 | Jared Cannonier vs Nassourdine Imavov | #UFCLouisville | Highlights https://t.co/P6Sl879wGQ
Nassourdine Imavov tops Jared Cannonier in controversial 4th-round TKO. 🚨 https://t.co/VPDc6l72Lx https://t.co/9neUvWQE9f
Nassourdine Imavov scored a debated fourth-round stoppage win over Jared Cannonier to close out an exciting night of action in Louisville, Kentucky, writes @spencerkyte https://t.co/VH6UH628uT
Nassourdine Imavov believes the stoppage against Jared Cannonier was the right decision: “He already took a lot of damage. He would have taken even more if the fight had continued. So I think it was the right decision to stop him.” 🎥 @ufc #UFCLouisville #UFC #MMA https://t.co/V00hjp0y8h
“Respect my name.” Nassourdine Imavov (@imavov1) believes his knockout win over Jared Cannonier puts him in the thick of the middleweight title picture. #UFCLouisville Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/gAKitEJGRT
Nassourdine Imavov Secures Controversial Early Fourth-Round TKO Victory Over Jared Cannonier at UFC Louisville https://t.co/Cowd7lfvd6
The MMA world had a lot to say following Nassourdine Imavov's win over Jared Cannonier at #UFCLouisville https://t.co/bb5PU8GwWl
Nassourdine Imavov defeats Jared Cannonier by controversial TKO at #UFCLouisville https://t.co/Yc7HwEhI1R via @benjaminduffy
That was a terrible stoppage! Come on son!! #UFCLouisville
Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland?! Who's in? #UFCLouisville https://t.co/pZJyR86SQl
UFC on ESPN 57 results: Nassourdine Imavov wobbles Jared Cannonier, gets questionable referee stoppage #UFCLouisville https://t.co/ND18iCyvux
Pros react after Nassourdine Imavov stops Jared Cannonier at UFC Louisville: “Stoppage was whack!” 😤 #UFCLouisville #MMA https://t.co/lZlcvbUAAD
Here's my recap as Nassourdine Imavov scored the biggest win of his career over Jared Cannonier but not without some controversy due to a very questionable stoppage #UFCLouisville https://t.co/g5X7Btz1Dw
Nassourdine Imavov scores controversial stoppage win over Jared Cannonier in UFC Louisville main event https://t.co/MgYiCDpLS5
Controversial stoppage to say the least. Terrible stoppage! @ufc #UFCLouisville https://t.co/RDnzhg2lNi
'Horrible stoppage': Social media reacts to Nassourdine Imavov's controversial TKO of Jared Cannonier at #UFCLouisville https://t.co/0kdT3585gE
Jared Cannonier vs Nassourdine Imavov - Official Scorecards - Sal D'Amato & Derek Clearly: 29-28 Cannonier Junichiro Kamijo: 29-28 Imavov [Through 3 Rounds] #UFC #UFCLouisville #MMATwitter https://t.co/vVMULztvG1
Eh, I'm OK with the stoppage. Sucks for Cannonier, but the Frenchman landed a beautiful counter, and he looked hurt. Didn't seem to recover well in the time given. Fair play and good shot to @imavov1 . Solid performance against a giant of a competitor. #UFCLouisville
Unfortunate ill-timed stoppage by Jason Herzog tonight. Nassourdine Imavov had found his groove and was finding Jared Cannonier's chin. #UFCLouisville https://t.co/whnl8tTVYc
🇫🇷 @Imavov1 calls his shot! 🗣️ Could we see Imavov vs Strickland 2 in the near future?! #UFCLouisville https://t.co/BfnJ6nxjA8
Imavov gets the stoppage over Cannonier via TKO in the Main Event at #UFCLouisville 👊 https://t.co/pQ28K9mzzq
I believe Jason Herzog is the best ref in MMA, but this was a bad stoppage. I could maybe see it when Cannonier turns his back and runs away, but jumping in when he did was just a miss. https://t.co/j6Os5nBrHN
Nassourdine Imavov calls out Sean Strickland to fight at #UFCParis in September! #UFCLouisville #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Mvyw2im99n
Imavov wants to fight Sean Strickland at the UFC's upcoming event in Paris. #UFCLouisville
Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov full fight video highlights https://t.co/gn9Enb3LnQ
The biggest win of his career! 🇫🇷 @Imavov1 bringing another French fighter closer to a title shot! #UFCLouisville https://t.co/FzNhP5ncHR
Nassourdine Imavov TKOs Jared Cannonier in a very questionable stoppage by Jason Herzog 🤔 Imavov looked sharp and put on a good performance nonetheless… Unfortunate #UFCLouisville #UFC #MMA 🔹 https://t.co/GYi39wl8lA
Jason Herzog is a great ref but what the f*ck was that? #UFCLouisville https://t.co/5UsS4HNrF3
Nassourdine Imavov def. Jared Cannonier by TKO Rd 4 Good stoppage? #UFCLouisville #UFC #MMA https://t.co/kNU2CofzSJ
Cannonier/Imavov Scorecards #UFCLouisville https://t.co/D0XNth46JT
Nassourdine Imavov def. Jared Cannonier by TKO Rd 3 Good stoppage? #UFCLouisville #UFC #MMA https://t.co/jRKR4sLqsE
I don’t care how good Jason Herzog typically is, that’s just a bad stoppage and robbed the fans of a great finish to the fight. It was a close fight, I wanted to see how it was going to play out in the fourth and fifth rounds. If I was CannonierI would be so pissed #UFCLouisville
#UFCLouisville Highlight Video: Nassourdine Imavov Gets Controversial Stoppage Over Jared Cannonier https://t.co/iQZfVbuzw2
𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐕 🇫🇷🤫 Nassourdine Imavov finishes Jared Cannonier in the main event! 💪 #UFCLouisville | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/fbxCKltdi2
I had Nassourdine Imavov winning on the scorecards, but it was a bad stoppage. Cannonier was hurt, but he was still intelligently defending himself. #UFCLouisville https://t.co/9YRSSSHlF6
Nassourdine Imavov earns the TKO win over Jared Cannonier at #UFCLouisville. Did you agree with the referee's decision? https://t.co/XyeHbPOMxL
#UFCLouisville Official Scorecard: Jared Cannonier vs Nassourdine Imavov (@Imavov1) Complete Kentucky Scorecards ➡️: https://t.co/4yhH5SltLG https://t.co/V050aCDHm1
Nassourdine Imavov stops Jared Cannonier … early https://t.co/jpmGw7ygo1
Nassourdine Imavov gets the 4th Round TKO over Jared Cannonier 😳 Thoughts on the stoppage? 👀 #UFCLouisville https://t.co/7suMY3ph4M
Nassourdine Imavov defeats Jared Cannonier by questionable means. How do we feel about this stoppage? #UFCLouisville https://t.co/6m2F0iETQ2
#UFCLouisville Official Result: Nassourdine Imavov (@Imavov1) defeats Jared Cannonier by TKO at 1:34 in Round 4. Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/gAKitEKeHr
#UFCLouisville results: Nassourdine Imavov defeats Jared Cannonier via TKO (punches) - Round 4, 1:34 https://t.co/gZrKBJ6cH9
#UFCLouisville results: Nassourdine Imavov (@Imavov1) def. Jared Cannonier via TKO (punches) - Round 4, 1:34 Full coverage: https://t.co/Jw6DTBpdMx https://t.co/6vWLtk2A5b
OFFICIAL: Nassourdine Imavov def. Jared Cannonier via R4 TKO, 1:34 #UFCLouisville Story coming to https://t.co/jL0SC6PTuP #UFC #MMA #NassourdineImavov https://t.co/YeCu6bO8eT
#UFCLOUISVILLE SLUGGER! 💥 NASSOURDINE IMAVOV GETS A BIG FOURTH ROUND WIN VIA TKO! https://t.co/RskuKLOGcN
Jared Cannonier VS Nassourdine Imavov -Stoppage Feedback Poll - What did you think of Jason Herzog's stoppage of Cannonier at the hands of Imavov? #UFC #UFCLouisville #MMATwitter
Nassourdine Imavov knocks out Jared Cannonier in a controversial stoppage 🤔 #UFCLouisville #UFC #MMA https://t.co/WbmcInEtVD
I don’t like that stoppage. You gotta let these guys fight longer! He was still in the fight. #UFCLouisville
Herzog's a good ref but that was a weak stoppage, nothing else to say.
Relentless pressure from Nassourdine Imavov forces the ref to call the stoppage. #UFCLouisville https://t.co/Oy3S8v83i8
Oh man that's a tough stoppage. No good dang. #UFCLouisville
Nassourdine Imavov gets the 4th-round TKO of Jared Cannonier at #UFCLouisville. Was the stoppage fair or foul? https://t.co/8dNlWkfCeU
there is no way that should be a stoppage. Jason Herzog is the A-tier of refs & he still got that wrong. Cannonier was hurt but man that’s bad. #UFCLouisville
IMAVOV STOPS THE SHOW! ❌ 🇫🇷 @Imavov1 had momentum on his side and puts Jared Cannonier out! #UFCLouisville https://t.co/AK4QakeMEv
I absolutely hate that stoppage by Herzog. Cannonier was definitely hurt but that was early #UFCLouisville
Yeah, that's not a good stoppage. Herzog is one of the best, but he should be letting that carry on. #ufclouisville
What an early fucking stoppage #UFCLouisville https://t.co/qQm2ZDjDFK
I absolutely hate that stoppage by Herzog. Cannonier was definitely hurt but that was definitely early #UFCLouisville
Jason Herzog stops the fight and that will be controversial... Nassourdine Imavov had Jared Cannonier wobbled beforehand. #UFC #UFCLouisville #MMATwitter
Nassourdine Imavov stops Jared Cannonier in the fourth round. Not sure about that stoppage though. Cannonier just constantly turning his back and moving away isn't great but felt it could have continued. #UFCLouisville
Jason Herzog nice stoppage man! You just ruined the Main Event when it was getting good! #UFCLouisville
Absolute clinic from Nassourdine Imavov. Jared Cannonier was on skates. He was defending. Early stoppage. #UFCLouisville
Jared Cannonier was up on the Verdict Scorecard before the questionable stoppage. #UFCLouisville https://t.co/SjaLGXZG71
Nassourdine Imavov stops Jared Cannonier in round four. Thoughts on the stoppage? 🤔👇 #UFCLouisville
This is one of the worst TKO stoppages I can remember. Cannonier didn’t fall, he was still defending himself, what the hell is this? Ridiculous stoppage. #UFCLouisville
That stoppage was whack
Imavov was likely to get the finish but that’s objectively a terrible stoppage #UFCLouisville
That stoppage was ass #UFCLouisville https://t.co/47CqBFnpwB
Oh man I hate that stoppage. Cannonier was clearly rocked but c'mon now. He was hanging in there. #UFCLouisville
What a HORRIBLE stoppage!!
Nah, Herzog. That's a terrible stoppage. Come on. #UFCLouisville
NASSOURDINE IMAVOV WITH A HUGE WIN AT #UFCLOUISVILLE 😤 https://t.co/v53yAGpzDm
That is a HORRENDOUS stoppage why would he do that?!?! #UFCLouisville
Jared right hand up top, left to the body, but Imavov comes back with a 1-2. OHHHH BIG RIGHT HAND ROCKS JARED!!!! JARED RUNNING!!!!! HE SHOOTS!!! KNEE FOR IMAVOV!!!! JARED IS BADLY HURT!! HERZOG STOPS IT!!!! NASSOURDINE IMAVOV!!!!! MASSIVE WIN! #UFCLouisville
Horrendous stoppage by Jason Herzog. No way! Horrible stoppage! #UFCLouisville
Close fight, but I have it 29-28, Imavov so far. It could be 29-28, Cannonier. #UFCLouisville
R4 - Imavov jab, Jared left hand. Imavov with the combo mostly blocked. Jared back on the lead leg. OHHH spinning back elbow for Jared, but Imavov grabs him! They break. #UFCLouisville
10-9 Imavov RD3 29-28 Imavov Argument for 10-10 round want to score it but can’t so there’s that close round. #UFCLouisville
RD 3 gonna cause lots of splits here. Cannonier landed more strikes and applied pressure 29-28 Cannonier thru 3 #UFCLouisville
29-28 Cannonier after 3. Close round. #UFCLouisville
29-28 Imavov after 3 rounds. Beating Cannonier to the punch right now. #UFCLouisville
29-28 Imavov but this is anyone’s fight #UFCLouisville
🟥 Jared Cannonier VS Nassourdine Imavov 🟦 => Score Round #3 #UFC #UFCLouisville #MMATwitter
Jared leg kick and Imavov lands a clean right. Imavov in on a 1-2, Jared ducks and grabs him, puts him on the fence. 10 seconds They break. Jared left hand, Imavov right and round ends. #UFCLouisville
Imavov pushes off the fence and lands a body kick after the break. Jared with a flurry. Imavov landing the jab. Now a right hand. Jared circling around. Nice left hand for Imavov #UFCLouisville
Jared leg kick but Imavov has the timing down and he pops the jab then he comes in with the combo BUT HERE COMES JARED WITH HIS OWN COMBO!!! Jared gets ahold of Imavov and puts him on the fence. #UFCLouisville
Not much damage has been done this round is up for grabs as Imavov lands a few. #UFCLouisville
Jared puts Imavov on the fence and now putting pressure of his own plus knees to the legs. They break #UFCLouisville
Jared Cannonier lands a nice flurry of strikes to open RD3. Imavov gets a takedown but Jared gets up. Imavov gets another takedown. Jared fighting the hands and they’re back in the clinch. Jared reveres and has control now. #UFCLouisvile
Imavov on the back of Jared standing on the fence. Imavov gets him down again! Jared working to get back to his feet, lands an elbow he sent backwards. Jared trying to break the grips. He reverses position! #UFCLouisville
R3 - BOOM BIG 1-2 FOR JARED! Imavov ate it! Rolled with it, he does real well with that. BIG right hand then a combo for Imavov. Imavov right hand, Jared goes in with big shots and IMAVOV TAKES HIM DOWN! Jared to his feet! #UFCLouisville
10-9 Imavov RD2 19-19 Great ride turn for Imavov there. He landed a huge strike. Jared Cannonier is legit insane because he took it and barely flinched. #UFCLouisville
19-19 after R2 Imavov landed some good punches at the end of a close round that helped him secure it IMO #UFCLouisville
Imavov edged Rd 2 19-19 #UFCLouisville
Imavov took R2. Tied up heading into R3. #UFCLouisville
19-19 through 2 but it seems like Imavov is finding his rhythm #UFCLouisville
🟥 Jared Cannonier VS Nassourdine Imavov 🟦 => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFCLouisville #MMATwitter
Jared in on a body lock and puts Imavov on the fence. Now with the under hook on the left side trying to set imavov up for a throw or trip. Nope. IMAVOV LANDS A COMBO ON THE BREAK! Round over #UFCLouisville
Jared right hand! 1 min Jared calf kick. Imavov right hand timed very well. OHHH BIG SHOTS FROM IMAVOV!!! HE MUST OHHHH JARED RIGHT HAND!!!! These boys want a KO #UFCLouisville
Imavov defending these takedowns well and it's going to tax Jared's gas tank. Elbows for Imavov. Jared dips down for a single leg again. Sticking to the plan. Jared keeping that oh they break for a second. Imavov firing away!!! Big shots!! #UFCLouisville
Imavov framing Jared for a big right hand, and he throws it, and it touches on the break. Jared jabbing away. Imavov leg kick. Jared back in on the clinch looking to set up a takedown. #UFCLouisville
Imavov has to get Jared Cannonier out of here because he’s not ready to go into these deeper rounds. Mr. Cannonier is ready to die for this. #UFCLouisville
BIG right hand from Imavov MAN. JARED GIVES IT RIGHT BACK TO HIM!!! Jared OHHH HE TRIPS UP IMAVOV but he pops right back up! Jared shoots on him! Imavov defending on the fence. Jared wants the single leg. #UFCLouisville
R2 - Jared leg kick. Imavov jab lands. Jared rushes in to return fighter. Jason warns Imavov about the fingers again. Imavov with the Jones kick. Jared is swinging hard here. #UFCLouisville
10-9 Cannonier RD1 #UFCLouisville Very good first round likely swing. Imavov is already breathing extremely heavy in his corner. That’s concerning.
🟥 Jared Cannonier VS Nassourdine Imavov 🟦 => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFCLouisville #MMATwitter
30 seconds Jared double attempt again, goes single, lands a knee to the leg, Imavov staying upright tho! 10 seconds Round over #UFCLouisville
Cannonier 10-9 after 1. This is a very different start for Imavov. #UFCLouisville
Jared with his head right under the chin and he might be setting up another trip. He drops for a double, but Imavov under hooks say NAH fam. Imavov knee to the belly. #UFCLouisville
Jared Cannonier gets countered and dropped after landing about 7 heavy strikes on Imavov. #UFCLouisville
Another left for Jared! Now a right hand! Jared leg kick, but it gets caught he gets dumped. Jared front kicks to the legs of Imavov, Jared gets up, gets on Imavov, Imavov thought about the gilly, nope. Jared puts him on the fence. #UFCLouisville
Imavov gets a warning from the ref for holding out his fingers. Jared is landing heavy leg kicks. Good first round. #UFCLouisville
Jared working jabs. Imavov 1-2 mostly blocked. Jared calf kick. BIG shot trade in close. BIG knee up the middle for Imavov. Jared lands on him tho! BIG left hand for Jared. #UFCLouisville
Imavov is landing clean but Cannonier is rolling with the punches while having a snap on his and now in a dominate position after getting a takedown. #UFCLouisville
Imavov to his feet and he eats some shots on the break. Time out. Jason Herzog warns Imavov about his fingers. Time in. Jared leg kick #UFCLouisville
Imavov with a right hand. Jared with a flurry then Imavov grabs him and Jared puts him on the fence. OHH JARED WITH THE TRIP! Jared all over Imavov trying to get him flattened out. #UFCLouisville
Imavov right hand, Jared threw a fight ender but missed. BIG shots from Jared! Leg kick too. Jabs from Imavov. #UFCLouisville
R1 - Jared vs. Imavov - Jared aggressive with the stance. Imavov working OHHH BIG SHOTS FROM JARED UP TOP! Imavov working the lead leg and Jared already checked one. #UFCLouisville
JARED CANNONIER IS SCARYYYYYY 👻 #UFCLouisville | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/c3vtiH3tVy
Jared Cannonier walking out like he’s Michael Myers #UFCLouisville
Both guys have a chance at the KO in this spot Imavov early and prob Cannonier late #UFCLouisville
Coming up next is the Main Event of the Evening! #4 Jared Cannonier vs #7 Nassourdine Imavov in a 5-Round Middleweight bout. #UFC #UFCLouisville #MMATwitter https://t.co/ZsMBruIVnn https://t.co/VIDx031ipj
Buckle up, the main event is up next! 👊 Jared Cannonier vs @Imavov1 [ Live RIGHT NOW on @ESPNPlus | #UFCLouisville ] https://t.co/Y07V5qfEUg
We’ve reached the #UFCLouisville headliner. Former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier (17-6) will square off against Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov (13-4, 1 NC). Cannonier, who has won four of his last five, could be knocking on the door of another title shot with a win.
Jared Cannonier has arrived! #UFCLouisville https://t.co/VqShQKmsYH
Live NOW! #UFCLouisville ‘Cannonier vs. Imavov’ Play-by-Play https://t.co/kP2wjEWgYk | Virtual scoring team: @jaypettry @tylertreese & Scottie Smith
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I’ve got Jared Cannonier to get the W against Nassourdine Imavov at #UFCLouisville: Cannonier vs. Imavov 🤝 @blockpicks_gg https://t.co/cEIBrJVrAJ
The main event for #UFCLouisville features yet another mashup at middleweight… My breakdown on Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov via @MMAJunkie: https://t.co/PDdGkLvBeM
The community expects Jared Cannonier to dominate Nassourdine Imavov tonight. #UFCLouisville https://t.co/ml9BeIqA04
#UFCLouisville headliner Jared Cannonier describes UFC’s middleweight division as a “circus” 🎪🍿 https://t.co/N4z27BT2tO
“I'm young, hungry, motivated and in top shape." Nassourdine Imavov (@imavov1) details what fans can expect to see in his matchup against Jared Cannonier at #UFCLouisville ➡️ https://t.co/2hhsFyCBga https://t.co/2hhsFyCBga
🇺🇸 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐞 🇫🇷 Jared Cannonier vs Nassourdine Imavov at #UFCLouisville tonight! 📺 We start at 10pm BST / 11pm CEST on @UFCFightPass https://t.co/nmplzutwiM