In an unfortunate turn of events, the match between Chris Curtis and Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 289 ended in a no-contest due to an accidental headbutt. Curtis, known as “The Action Man,” experienced disappointment for the second consecutive fight, as his impaired vision from the unintentional foul rendered him unable to continue competing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Despite Curtis’ pleas for additional time to recover, officials deemed him unfit to continue, resulting in the bout being declared a no-contest at the 3:04 mark of Round 2.
Watch the complete incident unfold in the video below.
Both fighters were left bitterly disappointed by the outcome. Imavov seemed to be ahead on the scorecards after showcasing superior grappling skills in Round 1, successfully executing the first takedown against Curtis inside the octagon. He aimed to capitalize on this advantage in Round 2, which unfortunately led to the accidental clash of heads, leaving Curtis injured and visibly disoriented.
This marks the second consecutive fight in which Curtis’s fortunes were derailed by a headbutt. In his previous match against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 287 in April, Curtis suffered a significant blow during an exchange, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. Curtis expressed his frustration about the foul on Twitter but received no resolution.
With this recent no-contest, Curtis, a seasoned veteran with 41 professional bouts, has failed to secure a victory in three of his last four fights. Imavov also finds himself winless in two consecutive bouts following a decision loss to Curtis’s teammate, Sean Strickland, in his previous outing.
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In the fight between Chris Curtis and Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 289, the bout ended in a no-contest due to an accidental headbutt. Curtis suffered impaired vision from the foul, leading officials to determine he couldn’t continue.
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Wow, UFC 289 was intense! Curtis vs. Imavov was a real bummer with the headbutt. They both fought hard, but accidents happen, I guess.
What a shame for Curtis and Imavov. The headbutt messed everything up. It’s rough to see fighters putting in so much effort only for it to end in a no-contest. Keep fighting, guys!
UFC 289 had its fair share of disappointments. Curtis just can’t catch a break with these headbutts. It’s frustrating for both fighters. Hope they recover and bounce back stronger!
Curtis and Imavov’s fight at UFC 289 was turning out to be a real thriller until that accidental headbutt ruined it all. So close yet so far for these warriors. Keep your heads up, guys!
Another headbutt causing chaos in the octagon! Curtis must be devastated. It’s tough luck for him lately. Imavov was doing great, but now it’s a no-contest. These things can really shake up a fight!