Israel Adesanya goes to Sleep: Nassourdine Imavov knocks out Nigerian Stylebender in UFC Saudi Arabia

Nassourdine Imavov and Israel Adesanya faced off in a middleweight bout at UFC Saudi Arabia, which took place inside the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Adesanya looked engaged in both emotionally and physically, starting the fight with a devastating sequence of kicks.

Imavov tried a double leg punch, evaded a counterhook, and pressed behind his jab.

In his third UFC main event in four fights, Imavov defeated former middleweight champion Adesanya with a swarming knockout 30 seconds into the second round, following a close first round versus a previous champion.

Adesanya complained of an eye poke in the second, which resulted in a temporary halt, but the fight went on.

Imavov dropped Adesanya on the canvas after drilling him with his right hand as proceedings resumed.

A left uppercut along the cage followed as  Imavov was quick pounce on him on the fence.

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It ended in a stunner after Imavov delivered a few more blows to end the fight with a knockout win.

The defeat means it will now be very difficult for Adesanya to climb up the ranks and challenge for the Middleweight title.