Sat Feb 01 23:18:34 UTC 2025: ## Upset in Riyadh: Imavov Knocks Out Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 250

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** – UFC Fight Night 250 delivered a shocking upset Saturday as Nassourdine Imavov knocked out former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the second round of their main event clash. The event, held at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, saw Imavov land a powerful punch that sent Adesanya to the canvas, followed by a flurry of ground and pound that forced the referee to stop the fight. This marks Adesanya’s second consecutive loss, ending his reign of dominance in the middleweight division.

The co-main event saw another exciting match-up as Michael Page secured a unanimous decision victory against Shara Magomedov, showcasing his signature flashy striking style. Page’s win solidifies his position in the middleweight division.

Other notable results included:

* **Heavyweight:** Sergei Pavlovich defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik via unanimous decision in a somewhat slow-paced fight.
* **Bantamweight:** Vinicius Oliveira edged out Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision in a back-and-forth battle.
* **Lightweight:** Fares Ziam dominated Mike Davis to claim a unanimous decision win.
* **Featherweight:** Muhammad Naimov defeated Kaan Ofli by unanimous decision.
* **Lightweight:** Shamil Gaziev scored a stunning first-round knockout victory over Thomas Petersen.
* **Lightweight:** Terrance McKinney secured a first-round TKO win over Damir Hadzovic via ground and pound.
* **Women’s Flyweight:** Jasmine Jasudavicius defeated Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision in the first ever women’s UFC bout in Saudi Arabia.
* **Featherweight:** Bogdan Grad impressively overcame a tough start to defeat Lucas Alexander via second-round TKO.
* **Heavyweight:** Hamdy Abdelwahab defeated Jamal Pogues via split decision in a closely contested fight.

The event, broadcast on ESPN+, featured a mix of decisive finishes and hard-fought battles, leaving fans with plenty to discuss. Imavov’s stunning victory over Adesanya has undoubtedly shaken up the middleweight division and sets him up for a potential title shot.

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