Nassourdine Imavov is a slight -125 favorite over Jared Cannonier (+100) ahead of their UFC Fight Night main event on June 8 in Louisville, Kentucky.
"The Russian Sniper" has long been a hot middleweight prospect, and his narrow chalk odds speak to how highly the public values him vs Cannonier.
Let's dive into the full Imavov vs Cannonier odds and betting preview below.
Imavov vs Cannonier Odds
Fighter | Odds |
---|---|
Nassourdine Imavov | -125 |
Jared Cannonier | +100 |
Odds as of June 4
Our odds calculator suggests Imavov's -125 odds equate to an implied win probability of 55.56%, meaning a $100 bet on her pays out $180. Cannonier's +100 underdog odds imply a 50% chance to win, and a $100 bet on him pays out $200.
Betting Preview: Nassourdine Imavov
Imavov is long and strong, boasting a two-inch reach advantage over Cannonier despite being four inches shorter than the American. He's a balanced fighter with a diverse striking style, though sometimes he fades in gritty moments.
The Frenchman must empty the tank to defeat Cannonier on Saturday. At 40 years old, the "Killa Gorilla" has seen it all in MMA, and Imavov isn't likely to outsmart Cannonier over 25 minutes. I want to see Imavov explode for offense when he rocks Cannonier. Imavov had Roman Dolidze hurt badly in his last bout, but let the Georgian off the hook.
You'd be wise to stick to betting either fighter SU on Saturday.
Betting Preview: Jared Cannonier
Cannonier must weather the storm and carry this fight into Rounds 3 and 4. Again, he's 40 years old and has nothing to prove. Winning is the only thing that matters, regardless of how ugly it gets.
I want to see Cannonier use his wrestling and clinch skills to confuse Imavov. The Frenchman stuffed easy takedowns in his last fight but struggled to manage Dolidze's clinch pressure. If Cannonier can rub Imavov out and hammer away in tight, he'll tire out the 28-year-old and lay the foundation for a win in the last 10 minutes.
Again, I'd be betting Cannonier at +100.
Imavov vs Cannonier Picks
In a contest this close, I'll happily lean toward the underdog. There's not much to suggest Imavov is ready for a leap into the top five, and Cannonier fought bravely against Marvin Vettori last time around to earn a unanimous decision.
The value forces my hand here.