Nassourdine Imavov scores a stunning upset victory over former UFC champion Israel Adesanya in a non-title bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Imavov lands a lightning-fast knockout punch in the second round, putting his name in the title picture for the middleweight division.
MMA - UFC Fight Night - Israel Adesanya v Nassourdine Imavov - anb Arena, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia - February 1, 2025 Israel Adesanya in action during his fight against Nassourdine Imavov REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
MMA - UFC Fight Night - Israel Adesanya v Nassourdine Imavov - anb Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 1, 2025 Israel Adesanya in action during his fight against Nassourdine Imavov REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Fighting in a non-title fight for the first time since February 2019, Adesanya was attempting to kick-start another run for the belt that he controlled for several years before losing three of his last four attempts to be crowned champion.
However, the tide turned sharply and the writing was on the wall for the Nigerian-born New Zealander when Imavov landed that thunderous overhand right on his jaw, following it up with a vicious left uppercut as his opponent stumbled to the canvas.
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