Nassourdine Imavov knocks out Israel Adesanya in Saudi Arabia

Saturday 1 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 3 Feb 2025, 5:49am

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Nassourdine Imavov defeated Israel Adesanya via knockout in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia. The loss marks the third consecutive defeat for the former middleweight champion. Adesanya later expressed his intention to return to the octagon via social media.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 1 Feb 2025, 3:37pm

   Nassourdine Imavov lays down challenge to Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia headline bout (opens in new tab)

   • Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov: Live updates from UFC Saudi Arabia (opens in new tab) Sun 2 Feb 2025, 7:31am
   • Israel Adesanya knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov in UFC Saudi Arabia main event (opens in new tab) Sun 2 Feb 2025, 9:21am
   • Israel Adesanya addresses future after knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia (opens in new tab) Mon 3 Feb 2025, 5:49am
2. RNZSun 2 Feb 2025, 6:19am

   UFC Fight Night live updates: Adesanya v Imavov (opens in new tab)

   • Israel Adesanya knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia (opens in new tab) Sun 2 Feb 2025, 9:43am