Israel Adesanya Suffers Knockout Defeat at UFC Saudi Arabia


Israel Adesanya Suffers Knockout Defeat at UFC Saudi Arabia
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Adesanya's Middleweight Future in Question

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faced a stunning KO defeat at the hands of Nassourdine Imamov in the main event of UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia. This loss leaves Adesanya's career hanging in the balance, following previous defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.

Imavov Secures Career-Defining Victory

Imavov, a Dagestani-born French contender, landed a decisive second-round KO against Adesanya, marking the biggest win of his career. Despite Adesanya's early aggression with low kicks, Imavov's resilient approach paid off as he landed a series of impactful blows, ultimately leading to the knockout.

Referee Stops the Fight

After Adesanya crumpled to the canvas from a powerful shot, Imavov capitalized with a left uppercut and ground-and-pound, prompting referee Marc Goddard to end the contest. Adesanya's defeat raises questions about his future in the middleweight division as he aims to bounce back from this setback.

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Israel Adesanya Suffers Knockout Defeat at UFC Saudi Arabia
courtesy of thesun.co.uk