Nassourdine Imavov has knocked out the previous UFC champion Israel Adesanya. In the primary occasion of UFC Combat Evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya confronted off in opposition to rising contender Nassourdine Imavov.
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov Outcomes
The Nigerian-Kiwi Adesanya, coming off the primary two-fight dropping streak of his profession, sought to re-establish his dominance within the division. Adesanya entered the bout with immense stress to show he stays among the many elite. Imavov, then again, got here into this struggle using a three-fight win streak and seeking to safe a possible title shot with a victory over one of many division’s most adorned fighters.
NASSOURDINE IMAVOV KNOCKS OUT ISRAEL ADESANYA IN THE SECOND ROUND!!! WOW #UFCSaudiArabiapic.twitter.com/gr08h2RgaI
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 1, 2025
Within the opening spherical, the previous middleweight king was capable of land nicely with jabs and low kicks. Till a shocking uppercut from Imavov modified the course of the match. Within the second spherical, a cross from the French Nassourdine Imavov dropped Adesanya flat and the Nigerian-Kiwi was unable to get better. Adesanya tried a jab lead hok which was countered and ended his night time.
IMAVOV JUST KNOCKED OUT ADESANYA 
#UFCSAUDIARABIA pic.twitter.com/JyFbvGzzvO
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 1, 2025
Nassourdine Imavov picks up a HUGE end over the previous middleweight champion at #UFCSaudiArabia 
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 1, 2025
