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Khabib Nurmagomedov praises Nassourdine Imavov after huge KO win over Israel Adesanya

Off the back of his stunning UFC Saudi Arabia win tonight, Nassourdine Imavov has been lauded by former lightweight champion and Hall of Fame inductee, Khabib Nurmagomedov — who noted his spectacular win over ex-middleweight titleholder, Israel Adesanya.

Imavov, the current number five ranked middleweight challenger, returned to action tonight in search of his fifth straight win in the headliner of UFC Saudi Arabia.

Nassourdine Imavov calls for title fight after huge KO win over Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
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And taking on former two-time gold holder, Adesanya, surging talent, Imavov would turn in a devastating second round knockout win over the City Kickboxing ace, extending his winning spree to four straight outings to boot.