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Khabib, Makhachev, & Other Fighters React As Nassourdine Imavov Knocks Out Israel Adesanya At UFC Saudi Arabia

In the biggest fight of his life, Nassourdine Imavov has come through — and he’s called his shot for a crack at gold. Even in a fight where many were picking against him, Imavov performed in a big way, stunning the world with a second-round stoppage of former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in […]

In the biggest fight of his life, Nassourdine Imavov has come through — and he’s called his shot for a crack at gold.

Even in a fight where many were picking against him, Imavov performed in a big way, stunning the world with a second-round stoppage of former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia.

Adesanya took complete control of the opening round, showing flashes of his vintage self with the way he was striking and defending his French counterpart’s takedown.

Imavov, however, massively turned things around just seconds into the second round. “The Sniper” rocked Adesanya with a right hand, putting him against the fence and to the ground. There, the 29-year-old dropped several seconds of harsh ground-and-pound until the fight was halted 30 seconds into the second round.

Nassourdine Imavov Pulls Off Stunning Knockout Of Israel Adesanya At UFC Saudi Arabia

Imavov is now unbeaten in his last five and has won four straight, previously defeating the likes of Brendan Allen, Jared Cannonier, and Roman Dolidze.

Adesanya, meanwhile, has now lost three straight. This was his first non-title fight since 2019, coming into this fight off back-to-back middleweight title fight losses against Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.

Israel Adesanya Stunned by Imavov in Knockout Loss as UFC Fans Debate Legend’s Future

Israel Adesanya’s evening came to a quick end on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The former UFC middleweight champion fell via knockout in the second round to…

Israel Adesanya’s evening came to a quick end on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The former UFC middleweight champion fell via knockout in the second round to…

Nassourdine Imavov Knocks Out Israel Adesanya In the Second Round – UFC Results and Highlights

Nassourdine Imavov Knocks Out Israel Adesanya In the Second Round - UFC Results and HighlightsNassourdine Imavov has knocked out the former UFC champion Israel Adesanya. In the main event of UFC Fight Night…

Nassourdine Imavov Knocks Out Israel Adesanya In the Second Round - UFC Results and Highlights

Nassourdine Imavov has knocked out the former UFC champion Israel Adesanya. In the main event of UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faced off against rising contender Nassourdine Imavov.

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov Results

The Nigerian-Kiwi Adesanya, coming off the first two-fight losing streak of his career, sought to re-establish his dominance in the division. Adesanya entered the bout with immense pressure to prove he remains among the elite. Imavov, on the other hand, came into this fight riding a three-fight win streak and looking to secure a potential title shot with a victory over one of the division’s most decorated fighters.

In the opening round, the former middleweight king was able to land well with jabs and low kicks. Until a stunning uppercut from Imavov changed the course of the match. In the second round, a cross from the French Nassourdine Imavov dropped Adesanya flat and the Nigerian-Kiwi was unable to recover. Adesanya attempted a jab lead hok which was countered and ended his night.

UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Nassourdine Imavov TKOs Israel Adesanya

The latest UFC Fight Night took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia, and MMA News has you covered with all of the action! After a pay-per-view inside Inglewood’s Intuit Dome  — and before focus turns to the UFC’s second numbered event of the year in Sydney, Australia — the MMA leader staged its sophomore event in Riyadh […]

The latest UFC Fight Night took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia, and MMA News has you covered with all of the action!

After a pay-per-view inside Inglewood’s Intuit Dome  — and before focus turns to the UFC’s second numbered event of the year in Sydney, Australia — the MMA leader staged its sophomore event in Riyadh after arriving there last summer.

Robert Whittaker took headlining honors for the UFC’s debut card in Saudi Arabia, and this time a familiar face of his made the walk last. Off the back of consecutive defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was back in non-title, non PPV competition.

“The Last Stylebender” failed to avoid a third straight loss at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia, with rising Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov landing a thunderous knockout inside the anb Arena on Feb. 1.

Before they shared the cage, welterweight contender Michael “Venom” Page moved up for a one-off middleweight scrap with fellow striking specialist Shara Magomedov. The Brit returned to winning ways, taking the Dagestani’s 0 on the scorecards.

Setting the stage for the headliners were a number of notable names, including heavyweight powerhouse Sergei Pavlovich, bantamweight entertainer Vinicius Oliveira, and ranked flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius.

With the event concluded, see below for the full results, followed by all the highlights.

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov Results & Highlights

Main Card:

  • Middleweight Main Event: Nassourdine Imavov def. Israel Adesanya via TKO (punches): R2, 0:30
  • Middleweight Co-Main Event: Michael Page def. Sharabutdin Magomedov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Heavyweight: Sergei Pavlovich def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Bantamweight: Vinicius Oliveira def. Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Lightweight: Farès Ziam def. Mike Davis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Preliminary Card:

  • Featherweight: Muhammad Naimov def. Kaan Ofli via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen via KO (punch): R1, 3:12
  • Lightweight: Terrance McKinney def. Damir Hadžovi? via TKO (punches): R1, 2:01
  • Women’s Flyweight: Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Featherweight: Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander via TKO (punches): R2, 4:22
  • Heavyweight: Hamdy Abdelwahab def. Jamal Pogues via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)

Hamdy Abdelwahab Def. Jamal Pogues

Bogdan Grad Def. Lucas Alexander

Jasmine Jasudavicius Def. Mayra Bueno Silva

Terrance McKinney Def. Damir Hadžovi?

Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen

Muhammad Naimov Def. Kaan Ofli

Farès Ziam Def. Mike Davis

Vinicius Oliveira Def. Said Nurmagomedov

Sergei Pavlovich Def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Michael Page Def. Sharabutdin Magomedov

Nassourdine Imavov Def. Israel Adesanya