Nassourdine Imavov surprised Israel Adesanya with a second-round TKO, derailing the former champion’s comeback bid The loss marks Adesanya’s third consecutive defeat, casting uncertainty over his future in the middleweight title picture Adesanya is expected to earn anywhere from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for his bout against Imavov Don't miss out! Join Legit.ng's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! Israel Adesanya faced another major setback in his career after losing to Nassourdine Imavov via second-round TKO in the main event of UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia. The former UFC middleweight champion, who has dominated the division for years, was looking to rebuild his path to the title but was stopped in brutal fashion by the rising French contender.
Imavov, nicknamed “The Sniper,” showcased his striking prowess, landing a devastating right hand that sent Adesanya to the canvas, Aljazeera reports. Despite Adesanya’s early success in the fight, using feints and body kicks to control the pace, Imavov’s precision striking proved too much to handle. Read also Israel Adesanya suffers 2nd round TKO against Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia Free webinar: Build a copywriting portfolio that attracts clients! The referee had no choice but to wave off the fight as Imavov unleashed ground-and-pound, securing the biggest win of his career.
Adesanya faces career crossroads after loss Once the UFC’s middleweight kingpin, Adesanya now faces a career crossroads after three lo.