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Mexico fight coming up
Naimov is scheduled to compete against Erik Silva in a featherweight fight at UFC Mexico on Feb. 24, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Following two upset wins, Naimov will participate in what is expected to be a much more favorable matchup. At 36 years old and 11 fights into his MMA career, Silva is fighting for the first time since 2022 and trying to log his first win since signing with the UFC.
Following two upset wins, Naimov will participate in what is expected to be a much more favorable matchup. At 36 years old and 11 fights into his MMA career, Silva is fighting for the first time since 2022 and trying to log his first win since signing with the UFC.
Second straight upset win
Naimov defeated Nathaniel Wood via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 294 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Fresh off a massive upset of Jamie Mullarkey this past June, Naimov pulled off another here against Wood. That said, it didn't come easily. Naimov landed two significant low blows and had at least one noticeable fence grab that saved a takedown. He's beyond lucky he wasn't docked a point for his actions. He was also in all sorts of trouble in the closing moments of the fight and ended up being saved by the final bell. So while the end result looks great, there were some hiccups along the way. The 29-year-old Naimov has some work to do if he hopes to continue this run of early UFC success moving forward.
Fresh off a massive upset of Jamie Mullarkey this past June, Naimov pulled off another here against Wood. That said, it didn't come easily. Naimov landed two significant low blows and had at least one noticeable fence grab that saved a takedown. He's beyond lucky he wasn't docked a point for his actions. He was also in all sorts of trouble in the closing moments of the fight and ended up being saved by the final bell. So while the end result looks great, there were some hiccups along the way. The 29-year-old Naimov has some work to do if he hopes to continue this run of early UFC success moving forward.
Will fight Wood
Naimov has been booked against Nathaniel Wood at UFC 294, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Naimov is riding a four-fight winning streak, which includes his most recent victory via second-round submission over Jamie Mullarkey. His opponent, Wood, is looking for his own four-fight winning streak, as he has knocked off Charles Jourdain, Charles Rosa and Andre Fili in his previous three.
Naimov is riding a four-fight winning streak, which includes his most recent victory via second-round submission over Jamie Mullarkey. His opponent, Wood, is looking for his own four-fight winning streak, as he has knocked off Charles Jourdain, Charles Rosa and Andre Fili in his previous three.
Pulls huge upset of Jamie Mullarkey
Naimov defeated Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (punches) at 2:59 of Round 2 at UFC on ESPN 46 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Accepting this fight on just days notice following the withdrawal of Guram Kutateladze, Naimov went out and pulled one of the biggest upsets of the year to date. He landed one massive right hand which floored Mullarkey and followed up with some additional strikes which resulted in referee Herb Dean stepping in. Of course, Naimov didn't show much at all prior to the finish, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good story. Naimov spent his post-fight interview saying he plans to compete at featherweight moving forward and wants either Alexander Volkanovski or Max Holloway. Best of luck with that. In more realistic news, he did take home one of two $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening.
Accepting this fight on just days notice following the withdrawal of Guram Kutateladze, Naimov went out and pulled one of the biggest upsets of the year to date. He landed one massive right hand which floored Mullarkey and followed up with some additional strikes which resulted in referee Herb Dean stepping in. Of course, Naimov didn't show much at all prior to the finish, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good story. Naimov spent his post-fight interview saying he plans to compete at featherweight moving forward and wants either Alexander Volkanovski or Max Holloway. Best of luck with that. In more realistic news, he did take home one of two $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening.
Added to UFC Vegas 74
Naimov will fight Jamie Mullarkey at UFC Vegas 74 on June 3, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Naimov is a late add to the card, as Mullarkey was initially slated to face off against Guram Kutateladze. Naimov owns an 8-2 professional record but has yet to participate in a UFC fight.
Naimov is a late add to the card, as Mullarkey was initially slated to face off against Guram Kutateladze. Naimov owns an 8-2 professional record but has yet to participate in a UFC fight.