29-year-old Nassourdine Imavov is currently unbeaten in his last three fights in the UFC. The middleweight fighter is all set to feature at the UFC Fight Night next against Brendan Allen on September 28. ‘The Sniper’ is one of the finest talents in the middleweight division, with some outstanding striking skills. 

His recent performances have made him a fan favorite, and they want to know more about him. As he prepares for his upcoming fight, we delve into the details of his ethnicity and nationality. Let us take a look at where the 29-year-old fighter originally came from.

Where is Nassourdine Imavov from? Ethnicity and early life

Nassourdine Imavov is a French national but has roots in Russia. Imavov was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia, on March 1, 1995. However, in search of better opportunities in MMA, he and his family members moved to Salon-de-Provence in France. Hailing from Russia, Imavov is an accomplished wrestler, which is the story for most of the fighters in Russia. However, after moving to France at the age of 10, he started learning boxing, which helped him in his fights in the UFC.

One year back, MMA Fanatics shared a video on their YouTube channel where the middleweight fighter shared the details of his childhood days. He said, “I wasn’t in a sports gym, but I was doing some fighting. We would fight outside, and like I said when my father’s friend would bring his son, we would wrestle. It’s the culture. Everybody’s doing wrestling.”

Imavov then gave a bit of a glimpse of his childhood days in France and pointed out how he first started doing boxing there. He said, “Of course, it wasn’t easy. For me, it was okay because I was a kid. When you are a kid, you quickly adopt.” 

Imavov’s father was also a professional boxer, and it was his brother, Daguir Imavov, who first started fighting professionally. ‘The Sniper’ started liking MMA at the age of 19 and moved to Paris to train at Fernand Lopez’s MMA Factory. But what country does the 29-year-old represent now? Let us find out about it below. 

Which country does Nassourdine Imavov represent? 

Nassourdine Imanov made his debut in the UFC in 2020 and has appeared in a total of nine fights since then. He currently fights under French nationality. Imavov is presently regarded as one of the finest talents in the middleweight division and is slowly getting a hold in the division. He will take on Brendan Allen in his next fight, and he will be hoping to keep his winning momentum going.

The battle is pretty evenly poised at the moment, as there is a stark difference between both fighters. Imavov relies a lot on his boxing skills but can be deceptive with his wrestling as well. Allen, on the other hand, uses more of his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and likes to finish most of his opponents by submission. A win for both fighters will help them slowly inch towards the title next in the division.

Who do you think will win the fight at UFC Fight Night next? Will Nassourdine Imavov be able to keep his winning momentum going in the UFC? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.