UFC289 prelims: Chris Curtis, Nassourdine Imavov bout ends in no contest via JL_Kirven
No. 14 Chris Curtis and No. 12 Nassourdine Imaov, came in looking to get back into the win column but neither fighter left the Octagon satisfied after the bout was called by referee Jason Herzog in Round 2 thanks to an accidental headbutt in the featuredImavov started the fight strong and kept Curtis guessing by mixing clinical muay thai with crafty wrestling. Staying on the outside, Imavov picked apart Curtis’ leg with hard calf kicks before stepping off line and taking The Action Man’s back.
Jasudavicius had no problem taking the fight to the ground but Maverick nearly closed the show in Round 1 after catching Jasudavicius in a dangerous armbar attempt off her back. Heading into Round 2, the Niagara Top Team fighter didn’t sway from her wrestling background and quickly put Maverick on her back.
The pro Canada crowd loved every second of Zahabi’s victory as the Quebec native provided another highlight reel to the delight of his countrymen.Kyle Nelson picked up his first win since 2019 after outclassing previously unbeaten prospect Blake Bilder in their featherweight showdown Saturday night.
In Round 2, Nelson’s leg kicks routinely spun Bilder around by the force. Bilder continued to pop off shots, but Nelson’s heavy handed strikes won the day.Hoping to protect his eight fight win streak, Australian flyweight prospect Steve Erceg had his gloves full with No. 10 ranked David Dvorak.
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