UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov Main Card Results and Recap

The UFC’s latest event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia delivered a night of strategic and patient performances, culminating in a stunning main event finish. The higher stakes of the card pushed fighters to take a more tactical approach, and the results were nothing short of dramatic. Rising middleweight Nassourdine Imavov closed the show with a career-defining knockout victory over former two-time champion Israel Adesanya, shaking up the 185-pound division.

Main Event 

Nassourdine Imavov Defeats Israel Adesanya by KO (Right Hand & Punches) at 0:30 of Round 2

The UFC middleweight division officially has a new title contender. Nassourdine Imavov made a massive statement by stopping Israel Adesanya early in the second round, handing “The Last Stylebender” his third straight defeat and second consecutive stoppage loss.

The fight opened with both men feeling each other out, each landing sporadically in an evenly matched first round. However, Imavov found his opportunity in the second, first pawing with a jab to distract Adesanya before detonating a right hand that sent the former champion crashing to the canvas. Smelling blood, Imavov swarmed, delivering a series of unanswered punches that forced the referee to step in.

This victory marks Imavov’s fourth consecutive win in the past year, catapulting him into serious title contention in the middleweight ranks. For Adesanya, the loss raises significant questions about his future, with many wondering whether the former dominant champion can still compete at the highest level.

Co-Main Event

Michael “Venom” Page Defeats Shara Magomedov by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

British striking specialist Michael Page silenced the Riyadh crowd by handing Shara Magomedov his first career loss. Fighting up a division, Page utilized his trademark unorthodox movement, elusive defense, and precise striking to frustrate the previously unbeaten Magomedov throughout three rounds.

Employing a hands-down style, Page dictated the pace, slipping and countering with efficiency while denying Magomedov any real offensive rhythm. As the fight progressed, Magomedov’s frustration became evident, as he struggled to land anything significant against Page’s superior footwork and defensive skills.

For the 37-year-old Page, this was an impressive performance at middleweight, though he is expected to return to welterweight for his next bout. Meanwhile, Magomedov now faces the challenge of rebounding from his first professional defeat, with many wondering how the UFC will match him up next.

Other Main Card Results

Fares Ziam def. Mike Davis via Unanimous Decision. The night kicked off with a bloody and competitive lightweight contest, where both men left everything in the Octagon. Despite both fighters wearing crimson by the final bell, Ziam did just enough to edge out Davis on the scorecards.

Vinicius Oliveira def. Said Nurmagomedov via Unanimous Decision. Rising bantamweight prospect Vinicius Oliveira continued his ascent in the 135-pound division with a hard-fought win over the dangerous Nurmagomedov.

Sergei Pavlovich def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via Unanimous Decision. Heavyweight powerhouse Sergei Pavlovich showcased patience and precision, controlling the fight against Rozenstruik to earn a decisive victory.

The event in Riyadh delivered a night of high-stakes, technical battles and breakout performances, with Imavov’s knockout of Adesanya standing as the defining moment. With the middleweight division now shaken up, all eyes are on the surging contender to see if he can parlay this momentum into a championship opportunity.

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