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UFC Fight Night live results & highlights for Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov

Which middleweight will stake their claim to a title shot in Saudi Arabia?

Drew Beaupre

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The UFC returned from a one-week break and kicked off a torrid stretch of the promotion’s 2025 calendar on February when UFC Saudi Arabia went down at ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov

The main event saw Israel Adesanya attempt to snap the first two-fight skid of his MMA career when he met #5-ranked middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov.

Best fights and fighters to watch at this weekend's UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia

Israel Adesanya prepares to fight Sean Strickland during UFC 293 at Qudos Bank Arena.
Israel Adesanya prepares to fight Sean Strickland during UFC 293 at Qudos Bank Arena. / Jasmin Frank-Imagn Images

"The Last Stylebender" had a strong opening round before getting dropped early in the second round, and after handing the two-time champion his third straight loss Imavov is ready to challenge the winner of next weekend's rematch between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland at UFC 312.

Nassourdine Imavov connects with Jared Cannonier during the third round of their UFC Fight Night main event.
Nassourdine Imavov connects with Jared Cannonier during the third round of their UFC Fight Night main event. / Timothy D. Easley/Special to the Courier-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Michael Page vs. Shara Magomedov

The co-main event was another middleweight contest featuring the undefeated Shara Magomedov and top-ranked welterweight Michael Page.

Michael Page fights Kevin Holland during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center.
Michael Page fights Kevin Holland during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

“Venom” moved up to middleweight for the first time after going 1-1 in his first two fights with the UFC, and he was able to stifle Magomedov's offense in a highly-anticipated striker vs. striker matchup before earning a clear unanimous decision.

Shara Magomedov has added four wins to his undefeated record since joining the UFC.
Shara Magomedov has added four wins to his undefeated record since joining the UFC. / Chris Unger, Zuffa LLC

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UFC Saudi Arabia Main Card & Prelims

The main card also saw Sergei Pavlovich snap a two-fight skid against Jairzinho Rozenstruik after Fares Ziam extended his lightweight win streak with an impressive showing against Mike Davis.

Sergei Pavlovich fights Tai Tuivasa during a UFC Fight Night at Amway Center.
Sergei Pavlovich fights Tai Tuivasa during a UFC Fight Night at Amway Center. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Muhammad Naimov kicked off the UFC Saudi Arabia main card with a win over Kaan Ofli, and the event’s prelims were highlighted stoppage-wins from Shamil Gaziev, Terrance McKinney, and Bogdan Grad, plus Jasmine Jasudavicius secured her fourth-straight victory against former bantamweight title challenger Mayra Bueno Silva.

Jasmine Jasudavicius fights Ariane da Silva in a women's flyweight bout during a UFC Fight Night at Rogers Place.
Jasmine Jasudavicius fights Ariane da Silva in a women's flyweight bout during a UFC Fight Night at Rogers Place. / Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

UFC star Israel Adesanya shares obscene training tactic ahead of Imavov fight

You can check out highlights from all the action below, followed by full results from every matchup at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia.

Hamdy Abdelwahab def. Jamal Pogues

Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander

Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Mayra Bueno Silva

Terrance McKinney def. Damir Hadžović

Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen

Muhammad Naimov def. Kaan Ofli

Fares Ziam def. Mike Davis

Vinicius Oliveira def. Said Nurmagomedov

Sergei Pavlovich def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Michael Page def. Shara Magomedov

Nassourdine Imavov def. Israel Adesanya

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia Main Card (ESPN+, 12:00 p.m. ET)

• Main Event: Nassourdine Imavov def. Israel Adesanya via KO: R2, 0:30

• Co-Main Event: Michael Page def. Shara Magomedov via Unanimous Decision (30-27x2, 29-28)

• Sergei Pavlovich def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)

• Vinicius Oliveira def. Said Nurmagomedov via Unanimous Decision (29-28x3)

• Fares Ziam def. Mike Davis via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)

UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 9:00 a.m. ET)

• Muhammad Naimov def. Kaan Ofli via Unanimous Decision (30-27x2, 29-28)

• Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen via TKO: R1, 3:12

• Terrance McKinney def. Damir Hadžović via TKO: R1, 2:01

• Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Mayra Bueno Silva via Unanimous Decision (30-27x3)

• Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander via TKO: R2, 4:22

• Hamdy Abdelwahab def. Jamal Pogues via Split Decision (29-28x2, 27-30)

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Drew Beaupre
DREW BEAUPRE

Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.

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