The middleweight contest at UFC Paris between prospects Nassourdine Imavov and Joaquin Buckley was a fun ride for the fight fans. Even the longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan was watching the show from his Fight Companion series, and he acknowledged both fighters’ efforts.
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Imavov won the contest via a unanimous decision.
The veteran podcast host, who does not call Fight Night cards or even the PPV cards held outside North America, watched the show with his friends: former UFC athlete Brendan Schaub, coach Eddie Bravo, and another fellow comedian Bryan Callen.
The bout was also witnessed by the crowd in attendance at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. And these middleweight warriors did not disappoint.
While a finish appeared the most obvious outcome before the fight, the bout went the distance. Buckley, who fought valiantly, lost the bout after putting on a marvelous effort.
#UFCParis Official Scorecard: Nassourdine Imavov (@Imavov1) vs Joaquin Buckley
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The 55-year-old Rogan even said, “his stocks going up.”
This win over Buckley marked ‘The Russian Sniper’s third straight win in the premier MMA organization.
UFC world and Joe Rogan react to the amazing performance at UFC Paris
MMA fanatics showed their Twitter game and showered praises on these warriors. Nassourdine Imavov praised his opponent, labeling him a “warrior”.
"He's a warrior, that's why we chose him, is because I wanted to fight a warrior." – Nassourdine Imavov on Joaquin Buckley #UFCParis
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) September 3, 2022
buckley coming out for the third round #UFCParis pic.twitter.com/71bcTdOS0M
— Hektic_One (@hektic_one) September 3, 2022
Imavov gets the decision after Buckley turned that last round into a BANGER. #UFCParis
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) September 3, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Belal ‘Remember The Name’ Muhammad provided a shout-out to ‘New Mansa’.
Shoutout to Buckley he left it all in there
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 3, 2022
Nassourdine Imavov will win that fight but Joaquin Buckley deserves so much credit for that third round.
He did exactly what you're supposed to do in that situation. Just couldn't quite get the finish.#UFCParis
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) September 3, 2022
Buckley went for fucking broke. What an effort in that third round.
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) September 3, 2022
Buckley wins that over 5 rounds
— Super Fan🇮🇪 (@McGregorRousey) September 3, 2022
With this incredible win streak, Nassourdine Imavov is looking like a problem for the rest of the division at 185 lbs.
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