Israel Adesanya's first non-title bout since 2019 didn't go as planned as the former two-time UFC middleweight champ fell to Nassourdine Imavov.
UFC Saudi Arabia: Imavov shocks Adesanya with thunderous TKO
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UFC's Imavov stuns Adesanya in 2nd via TKO
Nassourdine Imavov shook up the middleweight division Saturday with a second-round TKO over former champion Israel Adesanya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ESPN - 1h -
UFC Fight Night prediction -- Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov: Fight card, start time, odds, live stream
Adesanya and Imavov meet at a crossroads in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCBS Sports - 7h -
UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, time, Saudi Arabia card: Adesanya vs. Imavov picks, bets from MMA expert
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight card from the anb Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on SaturdayCBS Sports - 11h -
If UFC Saudi Arabia is it for Israel Adesanya, it's been one hell of a ride
Izzy has made a legendary career by doing things his way. Win or lose against a dangerous Nassourdine Imavov, "The Last Stylebender" never wavered.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Huge combat day starts at UFC Saudi Arabia: Our predictions
Is Israel Adesanya still an elite UFC middleweight? Did Michael Page bite off more than he can chew with Shara Magomedov? Here are our picks for Saturday's card.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash
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2025 UFC event schedule: Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov on tap
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Kneron expands into Riyadh with a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.The New York Times - Jan. 8
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