At UFC Riyadh, Nassourdine Imavov rose to prominence by knocking out Israel Adesanya in the second round of their highly anticipated fight. Adesanya, trying to recover from a losing streak, initially appeared strong but was caught by Imavov's powerful strike. Despite showing his signature lateral movement and precision early on, Adesanya fell victim to a devastating uppercut that led to a referee stoppage, casting doubt on his future in the sport after previously being a dominant champion.
Nassourdine Imavov shocked Israel Adesanya with a second-round knockout, marking a significant setback for the former middleweight champion at UFC Riyadh.
Adesanya showcased initial brilliance but was ultimately outmatched by Imavov, whose powerful striking led to a decisive ending of the fight.
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