Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya suffered a brutal knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 1, 2025.
The fight ended in the second round when Imavov landed a powerful right hand, followed by ground strikes, forcing the referee to stop the contest.
This marks Adesanya’s third consecutive defeat, following previous losses to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.
The loss has sparked discussions about Adesanya’s future in the sport, as the former champion continues to struggle in his recent outings.
