Nassourdine Imavov defeats Roman Dolidze via Majority Decision
Nassourdine Imavov delivered an impressive first-round performance against Roman Dolidze in the main event of UFC Vegas 85’s middleweight division. While he put in a commendable effort to secure a quick finish in the opening minutes, Imavov faced challenges in the subsequent four rounds. Despite a decline in output, he managed to secure a majority decision victory. This win is poised to elevate Imavov’s position in the UFC middleweight rankings, moving up from his previous No. 11 spot, with Dolidze ranked No. 8. The extent of Imavov’s climb in the 185-pound rankings remains uncertain.
Renato Moicano defeats Drew Dober via Unanimous decision
Renato Moicano demonstrated a strong start against Drew Dober in their lightweight bout, utilizing takedowns and a dominant top game. Although Dober made a comeback with a takedown in the second round, a failed attempt in the third round allowed Moicano to regain control, securing a decision victory. Moicano, previously ranked No. 13 in the UFC’s official 155-pound rankings, is now expected to face a top-10 opponent in his next outing.
Randy Brown defeats Muslim Salikhov via first-round TKO/KO
Randy Brown made a significant impact with a well-executed double jab followed by a perfectly timed right hand that knocked out Muslim Salikhov. With this victory, Brown has quietly achieved a 6-1 record in his last seven fights, with his only setback being against Jack Della Maddalena in February 2023.
Whole card results:
Natalia Silva defeats Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Aliaskhab Khizriev and Makhmud Muradov declared a no contest (accidental eye poke) at 0:11 of Round 1 Charles Radtke defeats Gilbert Urbina by TKO (strikes) at 4:47 of Round 1 Molly McCann defeats Diana Belbita by submission (armbar) at 4:59 of Round 1 Charles Johnson defeats Azat Maksum by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Themba Gorimbo defeats Pete Rodriguez by TKO (strikes) at 0:32 of Round 1 JeongYeong Lee defeats Blake Bilder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Luana Carolina defeats Julija Stoliaranenko by TKO (strikes) at 4:52 of Round 3 MarQuel Mederos defeats Landon Quinones by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Jamal Pogues defeats Thomas Petersen by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
