Imavov Knocks Out Adesanya in Riyadh Main Event
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov took place on February 1, 2025, at anb Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The night ended with Imavov scoring the biggest win of his career.
Imavov stopped Adesanya in round two
Imavov defeated former two-time middleweight champion Adesanya by knockout in the second round of the five-round main event. The official UFC scorecards and results list the bout’s finish. Adesanya had moments in the opening round, but Imavov found the decisive shots after the fight resumed.
Page handed Magomedov his first professional loss
In the co-main event, Michael “Venom” Page won a unanimous decision over Shara Magomedov, ending Magomedov’s unbeaten professional record.
Other notable results from Riyadh
Sergei Pavlovich defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik by unanimous decision. Vinicius Oliveira also won a unanimous decision against Said Nurmagomedov, while Fares Ziam outpointed Mike Davis. On the prelims, Shamil Gaziev stopped Thomas Petersen in round one and Terrance McKinney stopped Damir Hadžović early in their bout.
The event’s final results changed the story set up by the preview: Imavov moved into the middleweight title conversation with a finish over a former champion, and Page delivered a composed win over an unbeaten opponent. UFC’s event listing records the full card and outcomes.
