UFC Fight Night – Adesanya vs Imavov LIVE RESULT: Izzy issues statement on brutal KO loss, as Page BEATS Magomedov
ISRAEL ADESANYA has returned to the Octagon for a huge clash against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 TODAY.
Fan favourite Adesanya will look to get back to winning ways following consecutive defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.
The big show is taking place at an earlier time live from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
Elsewhere on a stacked undercard, Brit star Michael Venom Page faces Sharabutdin Magomedov.
- Start time: 3pm GMT
- TV channel: TNT Sports 1
- Live stream: Discovery+
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Alexander vs Grad - Round 1
That was a thoroughly entertaining round. Both men had success with their striking in the pocket.
I give the nod to Grad purely because he was the aggressor and mixed in some takedowns into his offense.
Featherweight fisticuffs
We move to the 145lbs division - well technically a catchweight division - for a tasty showdown between Lucas Alexander and Bogdan Grad.
This should be a good one, folks.
Credit: Getty Abdelwahab wins!
Wow, the judges have awarded Hamdy Abdelwahab the victory via split decision.
An absolutely shocking call from the two officials who scored the bout in the Egyptian's favour.
Abdelwahab gets his first win inside the octagon courtesy of 27-30, 29-28, 29-28 scorecards.
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Pogues vs Abdelwahab – Round 3
Abdelwahab's corner will be frustrated by his lack of lateral movement and his constant throwing of singular shots.
Both failures have cost him this fight, in my opinion.
I score it 29-28 in favour of Pogues.
Credit: Getty Pogues vs Abdelwahab – Round 2
Pogues continued to dictate the pace of the contest on the feet with his distance and jab.
He's a sure thing to pick up his third octagon win if he keeps fighting long and smart.
Credit: Getty Pogues vs Abdelwahab - Round 1
Abdelwahab had success with his right hand early in the round and secured a big takedown against the fence.
Pogues, however, managed to get back to his feet and soon found a home for his jab.
A close round, but I give it to Abdelwahab.
Heavyweights on deck
We kick things off in the heavyweight division.
Jamal Pogues and Hamdy Abdelwahab are about to throw down.
This will be a good one, folks.
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Hello and welcome to SunSport's live coverage of UFC Fight Night 250 live from Saudi Arabia.
We've got several hours to go until the eagerly anticipated main event between Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov.
But there are plenty of entertaining fights to keep us entertained until then.
So sit back, relax and enjoy SunSport's live coverage of the Middle Eastern melees.
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