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.
IMAVOV JUST KNOCKED OUT ADESANYA
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 1, 2025
Nassourdine Imavov picks up a HUGE finish over the former middleweight champion at #UFCSaudiArabia
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 1, 2025
