UFC Fight Night – Adesanya vs Imavov LIVE RESULT: Izzy issues statement on brutal KO loss, as Page BEATS Magomedov

Adesanya breaks silence

Israel Adesanya says he's unsure about his next move after losing to Nassourdine Imavov.

"I don't know [what's next for me]," he told ESPN. "I have to chill and think about things. I'll relax a little bit.

"Help the team-mates that have fights coming up and see what I wanna do.

"I was going to that anyway, but now I'm forced to. Shoutout to Nassourdine for that."

Adesanya comforted by Ngannou

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou took to X to hail is fallen pal Israel Adesanya after his loss to Nassourdine Imavov.

He wrote: "Unforgiving sport. Champ one day, champ forever.

"@stylebender, we love you, man, and will always stand by your side.

"Congrats to @imavov1 for his amazing performance."

Dana White weighs in on main event

UFC President and CEO Dana White has revealed he was immensely impressed by Israel Adesanya's performance until he got caught by Nassourdine Imavov.

He said: "I thought Izzy looked incredible right up until he got caught.

"He was picking him apart, busting him up on the outside. His takedown defence was incredible.

"He was chopping that calf kick the whole first round.

"He couldn't have had a better first round and then he got caught."

What next for Izzy?

Israel Adesanya is well and truly in middleweight limbo following that defeat to Nassourdine Imavov.

That's three defeats on the bounce now for the Nigeran-born Kiwi, who has only won one of his last four.

Retirement could be on the cards, as well as a return to light-heavyweight.

MMA fans are now waiting with bated breath to find out his next move.

The KO blow

This is the shot that put Israel Adesanya on the canvas and has left his future at middleweight up in the air.

Where does he go following three losses on the bounce?

Only 'The Last Stylebender' knows at this moment in time.

Adesanya is OUT!!

Nassourdine Imavov has just KNOCKED OUT Israel Adesanya in the second round

A huge overhand right lands flush on the chin and sends Adesanya to the canvas.

Imavov lands a big follow-up left hand and a barrage of follow-up strikes that force referee Marc Goddard to call a halt to proceedings.

What a win for Imavov!

Adesanya vs Imavov - Round 1

Adesanya opens up with a series of hard low kicks that rattle the lead leg of Imavov.

The Kiwi is light on his feint as he throws off his patented fakes to tr toy bamboozle his man.

Imavov lands a good left hook that snaps back the head of the former champion.

A big takedown attempt from Imavov is beautifully stuffed by Adesaanya, who goes back to work on the feet.

A second takedown attempt is stuffed a few moments later. Adesanya has cleary been working on his wrestling.

Adesanya eats a huge right hand a minute-and-a-half before the end of the round but takes it well.

Imavov works hard for another takedown but is again denied.

Main event time

The big one is upon us, folks. Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov.

Will this fight be a resurgence for former champion Adesanya?

Or will Imavov pick up the biggest win of his career and put himself in title contention?

We're about to find out, folks.

Final odds - courtesy of

• Isarael Adesanya – 8/13
• Nassourdine Imavov – 13/10

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Michael 'Venom' Page wins

Michael 'Venom' Page bounces Shara Magomedov from the ranks of the unbeaten with a unanimous decision victory.

The judges turned in 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 scorecards in favour of the Brit.

Magomedov vs Page – Round 3

Magomedov's corner urged him to empty out the tank between the rounds as they were well aware their man was down two rounds.

But closing the distance and landing his own patented strikes proved to be nigh-on impossible due to Page's incredible elusiveness.

Page landed a huge flying knee on the stroke of the midway point of the round.

Magomedov started to walk Page down with a minute and a half of the round left and found a home for a right hand.

Page managed to stay out of range of a knockout blow but threw himself into the fire with a rolling thunder kick seconds before the final horn.

Magomedov vs Page – Round 2

Page has done a brilliant to avoiding leg kicks in the second, much to the frustration of Magomedov.

Page's range management is truly brilliant.

He lands a beautiful one-two that snaps back the head of the Dagestan before narrowly missing a flying knee.

Page's really feeling himself, sticking his tongue out as he circles out. of range.

But he'd be wise to start setting up some of the spinning attacks he's trying to land.

Magomedov vs Page - Round 1

Page throws out several feints early as he looks to put Magomedov on the back foot.

Magomediv lands a thundering low kick a split second after eating an inside one.

Both men are looking to use their feints to close the distance and get a read on the other.

Page lands a big left hook as Magomedov throws a left high kick.

Page misses with a telegraphed overhand right with three minutes left on the clock and briefly finds himself trapped in a guillotine before creating a separation.

A big leap right from Page with a minute and a half left on the clock draws a big reaction from the crowd.

Page narrowly misses a spinning wheel kick a split second before the horn.

Co-main event time

The eagerly-anticipated showdown between Shara Magomedov and Michael 'Venom' Page is upon us,

A mouthwatering clash of strikers that has had MMA fans around the world buzzing since it was announced.

This is going to be a good one, folks.

Pavlovich wins

Sergei Pavlovich gets back to winning ways with a unanimous decision victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

All three judges scored the contest in favour of the Russian, turning in 30-27 scorecards.

Pavlovich vs Rozenstruik - Round 3

All caution has gone out the window in the third stanza, with both men unloading heavy artillery.

Both men land hard left hooks a minute and a half into the stanza, although Pavlovich's looks to have had the bigger effect.

Pavlovich initiates a clinch and drags his former training partner down to the ground.

Rozenstruik is trying his best to get back to his feet but Pavlovich isn't giving him any breathing room.

Rozenstruik manages to wall walk and get back to his feet with seconds to go.

Pavlovich lands a big right that wobbles Rozenstruik, who goes for broke, but to no avail, until the fina horn.

I score that bout 30-27 in favour of Pavlovich.

Pavlovich vs Rozenstruik – Round 2

Pavlovich pressure was the story of the second.

He appeared to knock Rozenstruik down with a right hand midway through the stanza.

But replays showed it was a slip from Bigi Boi.

Pavlovich vs Rozenstruik - Round 1

Both men are really feeling oe another out here.

That's due to the fact they're former training partners and know each other inside out.

Rozenstruik is happy to pepper the Russian from range and is making good use of a fast inside switch kick.

Pavlovich is being measured more cautious than we're used to seeing.

But just as I say that, he lands a huge one-two that snaps Rozenstruik's head back.

Rozenstruik gets his head out the way of a right hand but trips, allowing Pavlovich into his guard.

Heavy hitters

We return to the heavyweight division for a huge match-up between former interim title challenger Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

Don't blink, ladies and gentlemen,

Adesanya arrives

Israel Adesanya has arrived at the AnB Arena ahead of his pivotal clash with Nassourdine Imavov.

Odds alert

Yet to have a flutter on the main or co-main event of the evening.

Here are some odds courtesy of

Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov

• Isarael Adesanya – 8/13
• Nassourdine Imavov – 13/10

Michael 'Venom' Page vs Shara Bullet

• Shara Magomedov – 8/15
• Michael Page  - 6/4

Remember to gamble responsibly

A responsible gambler is someone who:

• Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
• Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
• Never chase their losses
• Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
• Gamcare – 
• Gamble Aware – 

Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.

For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to 

Oliveira wins!

Vinicius Oliveira defeats Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision.

All three judges scored the contest 29-28 in the favour of the Brazilian, who is 3-0 in the UFC and riding a five-fight win streak.