After going to sleep in Saudi Arabia against Nassourdine Imavov, Israel Adesanya will make a decision if he will fight again.
At UFC Saudi Arabia, which was held inside the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nassourdine Imavov and Israel Adesanya squared off in a middleweight match.
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In the 2nd round at UFC Saudi Arabia, Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya.
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See what Nigerians are saying after Israel Adesanya was knocked out in round two by Nassourdine Imavov in UFC Saudi Arabia.
After a close first round against a former champion, Imavov upset former middleweight champion Adesanya with a swarming knockout 30 seconds into the second round in his third UFC main event in four fights.
The fight continued despite Adesanya’s complaint of an eye poke in the second.
According to Israel Adesanya, Francis Ngannou is his big brother ahead of Nassourdine Imavov.
Imavov used his right hand to pound Adesanya, then dropped him upon the canvas.
He jumped on him on the fence, then followed with a left uppercut along the cage.
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Francis Ngannou on Israel Adesanya
According to Israel Adesanya, Francis Ngannou is his big brother ahead of Nassourdine Imavov.
After the fight, the former UFC heavyweight champion took to social media to console Adesanya.
He reminded him of his past glory while most people were saying he is done for.
Along with a photo with Adesanya and Kamaru Usman, Ngannou posted a message that said, “Unforgiving sport. Champ one day, champ forever.
According to Israel Adesanya, Francis Ngannou is his big brother ahead of Nassourdine Imavov.
“@stylebender, we love you, man, and will always stand by your side. ❤️
“Congrats to @imavov1 for his amazing performance.”
Adesanya now faces an uphill battle to climb up the ranks at middleweight.
Nigerian Mixed Martial Artist Israel Adesanya is yet to decide on his career.
Adesanya was knocked out in the second round against French rising star Nassourdine Imavov
Israel Adesanya on career
Following his fourth defeat in his previous five bouts, Adesanya will reflect on his future after losing to Imavov in the second round on Saturday, February 1st, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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When the veteran was in a vulnerable position, Imavov pounced on him after collapsing Adesanya and used ground-and-pound to end the bout.
There was no other course of action since, had the battle gone on, Adesanya would have probably been rendered unconscious, even if he seemed to be upset that the referee had pulled him from the fight.
After his professional MMA record dropped to 24 (16 KOs) against five defeats, Adesanya spoke to the UFC post-fight show and said he will decide in the upcoming months regarding his future and retirement.
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