UFC Fight Night: Nassourdine Imavov vs Roman Dolidze - Middleweight Showdown at Apex Facility in Las Vegas on February 3, 2024

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Dolidze had also won four straight fights prior to losing to Marvin Vettori in March, making this bout important for both fighters' rankings.
Imavov had won four out of his last six UFC bouts before facing Dolidze and was coming off a no-contest decision with Chris Curtis due to a cut.
Nassourdine Imavov and Roman Dolidze faced off against each other in the middleweight division.
The UFC held a Fight Night card at its Apex facility in Las Vegas on February 3, 2024.
UFC Fight Night: Nassourdine Imavov vs Roman Dolidze - Middleweight Showdown at Apex Facility in Las Vegas on February 3, 2024

The UFC held a Fight Night card at its Apex facility in Las Vegas on February 3, 2024. The main event featured Nassourdine Imavov and Roman Dolidze who faced off against each other in the middleweight division. Imavov had won four out of his last six UFC bouts before facing Dolidze and was coming off a no-contest decision with Chris Curtis due to a cut. On the other hand, Dolidze had also won four straight fights prior to losing to Marvin Vettori in March, making this bout important for both fighters' rankings.



Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if there were any injuries sustained during the fight.
  • The outcome of the bout may be influenced by factors such as training and preparation.

Sources

33%

  • Unique Points
    • The Internet's Favorite Translator
    • Frankie Edgar named to UFC Hall of Fame
    • Michael Venom Page sits down for an interview with UFC.com ahead of his debut at UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera in Miami, Florida on March 9, 2024
  • Accuracy
    • The UFC held a Fight Night card at its Apex facility in Las Vegas on February 3, 2024.
    • Nassourdine Imavov is not a fan of Chris Curtis.
    • ``The Real Winners and Losers From UFC Fight Night 235Ɨᾋ
  • Deception (0%)
    The article contains multiple examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the title is misleading as it does not mention that this is a news article about UFC Fight Night results. Secondly, there are no statements from www.ufc.com in the body of the article and therefore cannot be considered authoritative or trustworthy.
    • The title is misleading
    • There are no statements from www.ufc.com
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Frankie Edgar will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there is a dichotomous depiction of Michael Page as both being referred to as 'Venom' and sitting down with UFC.com's McKenzie Pavacich in an interview, which creates confusion about his character and actions. Lastly, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric by referring to Frankie Edgar as 'The Answer', which is a subjective statement that may be interpreted differently by different people.
    • Frankie Edgar Will Be Inducted To The Modern Wing As A Member Of The Class Of 2024
    • Michael Page Sits Down With UFC.com's McKenzie Pavacich Ahead Of His UFC Debut At UFC 299: O’Malley vs Vera in Miami, Florida on March 9, 2024
  • Bias (0%)
    The article contains a statement that is biased towards the UFC. The author uses language such as 'Fight Coverage' and 'UFC Hall of Fame' to promote the organization and its events.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      The article has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided.
      • Frankie Edgar is a former UFC champion and member of the UFC Hall of Fame. He was also featured in an episode of Dana White's Contenders Series which promotes upcoming fights, including those covered by this article.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      53%

      • Unique Points
        • The UFC held a Fight Night card at its Apex facility in Las Vegas on February 3, 2024.
        • ``The Real Winners and Losers From UFC Fight Night 235Ɨᾊ
        • Nassourdine Imavov faced off against Roman Dolidze in a main event bout.
        • Imavov had won four out of his last six UFC bouts before facing Dolidze and was coming off a no-contest decision with Chris Curtis due to a cut.
        • bᾊ Dolidze had also won four straight fights prior to losing to Marvin Vettori in March, making this bout important for both fighters' rankings.
      • Accuracy
        • ``The Real Winners and Losers From UFC Fight Night 235ƗὈ
        • bὈThe Real Winners and Losers From UFC Fight Night 235ƗὈ
      • Deception (30%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Taylor Swift and the NFL's traveling circus are making their way to Las Vegas when there is no mention of this event in the article. Secondly, the author uses selective reporting by only focusing on three bouts out of 13 while ignoring other important fights. Lastly, the author uses emotion manipulation by stating that Nassourdine Imavov seemed a world beater and ordinary at different points during his fight with Roman Dolidze.
        • The B/R combat team was in place to take it all in and deliver a real-time list of the show's definitive winners and losers.
        • Taylor Swift and the NFL's traveling circus are making their way to Las Vegas
      • Fallacies (70%)
        The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by referencing the B/R combat team as a source of information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Nassourdine Imavov's performance in the main event.
        • > In some spots, Nassourdine Imavov seemed a world beater. <br> > In others, he seemed ordinary.
      • Bias (85%)
        The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'the traveling circus' to refer to Taylor Swift and the NFL, implying that they are not legitimate or important events compared to UFC Fight Night. This is an example of religious bias as it implies that one event is more significant than another based on personal beliefs.
        • It was a calm before the storm Saturday in Las Vegas. As anyone not living under a rock already knows, Taylor Swift and the NFL's traveling circus are making their way to the Nevada desert to set up for next weekend's Super Bowl. But the UFC staked its claim to some pre-game attention, too, with a 13-bout Fight Night card at the promotion's Apex facility home.
          • The B/R combat team was in place to take it all in and deliver a real-time list of the show's definitive winners and losers. Take a look at what we came up with and drop a thought or two of your own in the comments.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            Lyle Fitzsimmons has a conflict of interest on the topic of UFC as he is an employee and contributor to Bleacher Report which owns the Apex facility home where some of the fights take place.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              Lyle Fitzsimmons has a conflict of interest on the topic of UFC as he is an author for Bleacher Report which is owned by Turner Sports, LLC. This company owns and operates several sports channels including TNT which airs UFC events.

              62%

              • Unique Points
                • Nassourdine Imavov is not a fan of Chris Curtis.
                • The UFC Fight Night 235 main event was filled with drama and negative energy between the two fighters.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (30%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis have a mutual dislike for each other when there is no evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes Imavov as saying he wants to destroy Curtis in sparring sessions but does not provide any context or explanation of why this would be necessary. Lastly, the article presents an imbalanced view by only presenting one side of the story and ignoring other perspectives.
                • The article presents an imbalanced view by only presenting one side of the story and ignoring other perspectives. For example, it does not provide any information on Chris Curtis's perspective or why he gave the middle finger to Nassourdine Imavov.
                • The author claims that Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis have a mutual dislike for each other when there is no evidence to support this claim. For example, in the article it states 'Despite the extracurricular distractions, Imavov got the victory but he wasn't happy with it.' This implies that their relationship was not positive.
                • The author quotes Nassourdine Imavov as saying he wants to destroy Chris Curtis in sparring sessions but does not provide any context or explanation of why this would be necessary. For example, in the article it states 'Imavov and Curtis fought at UFC 289 in June. The bout ended in a no contest due to a clash of heads, but a rivalry started at that same moment.' This implies that their relationship was not positive.
              • Fallacies (75%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when he quotes Nassourdine Imavov's statement that Chris Curtis kept talking in every fight he was cornering. This is not a factual assertion and should be considered as such.
                • >Imavov called out former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, another teammate of Curtis, during his in-cage interview with Daniel Cormier.
              • Bias (85%)
                The author has a clear bias towards Nassourdine Imavov and against Chris Curtis. The language used to describe the two fighters is biased in favor of Imavov and against Curtis. For example, when describing Dolidze's performance, it says 'he was there to serve as a cornerman', implying that he did not contribute much to the fight itself but only served as an assistant for Curtis. When describing Imavov's victory over Dolidze by majority decision, it says 'Imavov got the victory', which implies that he won fair and square when in reality, there was controversy surrounding the decision. The author also uses language like 'rivalry started at that same moment' to describe their relationship, implying a negative connotation towards Curtis. Additionally, Imavov calls out Sean Strickland during his post-fight interview which is not relevant to the article and shows bias towards him.
                • Imavov gets described as 'trying to stay focused on the cage, but sometimes my wild side can happen a little bit'
                  • The author uses language like 'rivalry started at that same moment' which implies a negative connotation towards Curtis
                    • The language used to describe Dolidze's performance is biased in favor of Imavov
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      The author of the article has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nassourdine Imavov vs Chris Curtis. The author is an employee at MMAjunkie which is owned by USA Today and UFC Fight Pass, both companies that have financial ties to the UFC.
                      • The article mentions that 'Nolan King covers combat sports for ESPN's MMA Junkie.'
                        • The author of the article has a professional affiliation with ESPN which is owned by Disney and Hearst Communications, both companies that have financial ties to UFC.
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          The author has a conflict of interest on the topics Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis as they are both fighters in UFC Fight Night 235. The article does not disclose this conflict.

                          70%

                          • Unique Points
                            • Nassourdine Imavov won the fight against Roman Dolidze by majority decision (49-44, 47-47, 48-46)
                            • Imavov dominated most of the fight and nearly finished Dolidze in Round 1
                            • Dolidze showed guts throughout the entirety of 25 minutes but ultimately lost a unanimous decision
                            • The foul caused a reaction from Dolidze’s corner, which included fellow UFC fighter Chris Curtis
                            • Imavov exchanged words through the cage with Curtis and made a move toward his opponent’s corner during the fight
                            • Curtis was seen reeling middle fingers up and down at Imavov after the fight, who also flipped the bird
                          • Accuracy
                            • ]} positive feedback from the other sources. He was praised for his aggressive style and willingness to stand and bang with Imavov. However, he also showed frustration at not being able to finish Dolidze or get a stoppage from the referee.
                            • Dolidze vs Curtis confrontation
                            • ]} negative feedback from one source. He was criticized for his lack of grappling and takedown defense, as well as his inability to cut off the cage and prevent Imavov from getting back up. He also showed anger at Imavov's move toward Curtis' corner during the fight.
                            • Imavov vs Dolidze
                            • ]} positive feedback from all sources. He was praised for his dominant performance, technical striking, and ability to control the pace of the fight. He was also commended for his composure under pressure and his willingness to stand with a tough opponent.,
                          • Deception (30%)
                            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Imavov 'successfully notched his first UFC main event win' when he actually lost to Sean Strickland and had a no contest with Chris Curtis in his previous two outings. Secondly, the author states that Dolidze survived an onslaught of attack late in Round 1 but fails to mention that Imavov dropped him to the canvas and tried more ground-and-pound from there. Thirdly, the article claims that 'Imavov's right hand proved to be money', yet it does not provide any evidence or context for this claim. Lastly, the author describes an unusual heated moment in Round 4 when Imavov grabbed hold of Dolidze's back and kicked him in the head but fails to mention that this was a foul and resulted in a deduction of one point from Imavov.
                            • The article claims that 'Imavov's right hand proved to be money', yet it does not provide any evidence or context for this claim.
                            • The article claims that 'Imavov successfully notched his first UFC main event win', yet he lost to Sean Strickland and had a no contest with Chris Curtis in his previous two outings.
                            • The author states that Dolidze survived an onslaught of attack late in Round 1 but fails to mention that Imavov dropped him to the canvas and tried more ground-and-pound from there.
                          • Fallacies (85%)
                            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the UFC has ruled a previous bout between Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis as a no contest due to a clash of heads. This is not true, as the official website for the UFC states that it was never officially ruled as such. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Dolidze's reaction after being attacked in Round 4, stating that he put one hand on the canvas and made himself a grounded fighter according to Unified Rules of MMA. This is not true, as putting one hand on the canvas does not make someone a grounded fighter. The author also uses an appeal to emotion by describing Dolidze's luck in Round 5 changing despite his guts throughout the entirety of 25 minutes.
                            • The UFC has ruled a previous bout between Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis as a no contest due to a clash of heads. This is not true, as the official website for the UFC states that it was never officially ruled as such.
                          • Bias (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Chris Curtis as they both have personal relationships.
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                              The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Nassourdine Imavov and Roman Dolidze as they are both fighters in UFC Fight Night 235. The article also mentions Chris Curtis who is also involved in the fight.