Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland 1/14/23 – Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov will be facing off in Saturday’s main event at UFC Vegas 67. Imavov was supposed to fight Kelvin Gastelum, but he had an injury and had to withdraw Monday. Sean Strickland is the name that became well-known in UFC betting lines tonight.
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland
Date & Time: Sunday, January 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Las Vegas
TV: ESPN+
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland Betting Odds
Imavov
Moneyline: -170
Strickland
Moneyline: +145
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland Analysis
Nassourdine Imavov enters this fight with a record of 12-3 overall. He has won four of five fights since joining the UFC. He defeated Joaquin Buckley in September 2022. It was a unanimous victory. He defeated Buckley 51 to 46 and had two takedowns. He also attempted two submissions. He averages 4.08 significant strikes per hour while absorbing 2.43 substantial strikes per minute. He averages 0.95 takedowns per 15 minutes and is successful on 23 percent of his takedown attempts. He also stopped 76 percent takedown attempts of his opponent. He is a skilled submission artist, averaging 2.4 submissions per 15 minutes.
Sean Strickland, who has a record of 25-5 overall, and he’s won six of the last eight fights, is on the opposite side. Strickland’s biggest problem is that he has lost his last two fights. He lost his last fight against Jared Cannonier, on December 17th. It was a split decision. Many believed he had won, but the judges declared it a loss. Cannonier was defeated 152-141 by Cannonier, and he had one takedown. He averages 5.59 significant strikes per hour while taking in 4.18 significant hits per minute. He also averages 1.08 takedowns per 15 minutes and is successful in 62 percent of his takedown attempts. 85 percent of his opponent’s takedown attempts are also stopped by him. He is confident, even though it was a quick fight.
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland Stats
| Imavov | Strickland | |
| Wins/Losses/Draws | 12-3-0 | 25-5-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 12:36 | 13:49 |
| Height | 6′ 3″ | 6′ 1″ |
| Weight | 185 lbs. | 185 lbs. |
| Reach | 75″ | 76″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Strikes Landed per Min. | 4.08 | 5.59 |
| Striking Accuracy | 54% | 40% |
| Strikes Absorbed per Min. | 2.43 | 4.18 |
| Defense | 62% | 64% |
| Takedowns Average/15 min. | 0.95 | 1.09 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 23% | 62% |
| Takedown Defense | 76% | 85% |
| Submission Average/15 min. | 2.4 | 0.3 |
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland Free Pick
Even on short notice, I think Strickland is going to get this one done. This is the first five round fight of Imavov’s career and at times during his career he has dealt with gassing. Even on short notice, Strickland is going to have the Cardio to find success and that is going to be the difference here as Strickland is going to get the job done as per latest UFC online bettings.
Free Pick: Sean Strickland ML +145
