Israel Adesanya falls again when Nassourdine Imavov shoots former champions in two rounds

Nassourdine Imamov eliminated the former champion, Israel Adesanya inside two rounds, while the Nigerian Newzealnder lost his third consecutive fights.

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Adesanya had bedded his demons in April 2023 by knocking Alex Pereira in the fourth time to ask to recover the UFC medium weight strap before they are Strickland and Dricus du Plessis, they gave him consecutive defeats.

Going to his fight with Imamov, he needed a victory to remain on the upper medium weight table, but Imamov denied that privilege in a devastating way.

Adesanya had a decent start, landing several kicks of heavy legs and making good use of her foot game, while Imamov advanced looking to sit in her shots.

Towards the back -end of the opening stanza, the French landed a great right hand, which pressed things to come.

Adesanya took it well, but the next time Imamov connected with the same shot lifted him from his feet.

On his way down, Imamov was lost by little with a left track hook before connecting with a booming left uppercut and then a burst of gunfire to his enemy on land that left the referee with no choice but to intervene.

Adesanya seemed to briefly protest unemployment, but it had not been denied that things would only have worsened if the official had not exhausted him.

All who attended the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were stunned by the end, including Adesanya, who hit the canvas with fury when the result sank.

Israel Adesanya explodes in crying during the emotional weight cut before Imavov Pelee
He showed his class by continuing to congratulate Imamov, but left the octagon without giving an interview.

The New Zealander born in Nigeria will now stay to contemplate his career against defeat.

Adesanya has enjoyed a legendary career so far.

It is the second for the most consecutive medium -weight title defenses with 5 behind Anderson Silva (10) and has defeated most of the best combatants of his generation, including Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero and Pereira.

After everything that the 35 -year -old has achieved in the sport, the long -lasting road to the top may not be an attractive proposal for ‘The Last Stylebender’.

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