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Imavov Knocks Out Israel Adesanya In UFC Fight Night 250

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11 months ago

February 1, 2025

Israel Adesanya finds himself in a precarious position in the middleweight division after suffering a shocking knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia.

The former two-time middleweight champion entered the bout facing mounting pressure after back-to-back defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.

Despite being the favorite, Adesanya was unable to stop the skid, as Imavov, a Dagestani-born Frenchman, delivered the biggest victory of his career with a stunning second-round knockout.

Adesanya started the fight light on his feet, using a series of hard low kicks to attack Imavov’s lead leg. However, the relentless Imavov remained undeterred, continuing to press forward. He eventually closed the distance and landed a powerful shovel hook that snapped Adesanya’s head back.

A minute and a half before the end of the round, Adesanya absorbed a heavy right hand but managed to take the shot. Unfortunately for the former champion, he couldn’t recover in time for the restart. Moments later, Imavov landed another powerful right hand, this time sending Adesanya crashing to the canvas.

Imavov didn’t waste any time following up with a huge left uppercut and a barrage of ground-and-pound. Referee Marc Goddard stepped in, stopping the fight and declaring Imavov the victor. The crowd at the AnB Arena, including global football star Cristiano Ronaldo, was left in shock by the unexpected finish.

Adesanya, visibly stunned, stood in disbelief as the harsh reality of the knockout began to sink in.

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AFCON: Osimhen Sends Message To Super Eagles Fans Globally After Nigeria’s Victory Over Algeria

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32 minutes ago

January 10, 2026

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Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has shared a heartfelt message to the team’s fans around the globe following Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-finals on Saturday.

Osimhen contributed to the win with a goal, while Akor Adams also found the back of the net, securing Nigeria’s progression to last-4 stage.

In a video posted on X after the match, Osimhen expressed his gratitude to Super Eagles supporters.

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AFCON: Super Eagles Beat Algeria 2-0, To Play Morocco In Semi-final

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39 minutes ago

January 10, 2026

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Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Super Eagles pulled off a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Saturday evening, to book their spot.

Eric Chelle’s men dominated the Desert Foxes for most of the first half, but failed to find the back of the net.

The closest Nigeria came to opening the scoring, came when Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line.

But in the second half, Victor Osimhen headed in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross, before setting up Akor Adams for the second goal.

The three-time African champions will now clash with the hosts Morocco for a place in the final.

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AFCON: Nigerians React To 2-0 Against Algeria

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43 minutes ago

January 10, 2026

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Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to Super Eagles’ 2-0 win against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-final tie on Saturday.

DAILY POST reports that goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams ensured Nigeria defeated the Desert Foxes.

Reacting, some Nigerians wondered how come the Super Eagles failed to qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their brilliant display against Algeria.

Others hailed Eric Chelle’s men for putting in a magnificent performance against the North Africans.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X:

@WhispersAfrica5, “Massive respect to the Super Eagles! All those early morning sessions, tactical drills, and team unity have turned this squad into a beast. Beating Algeria so convincingly didn’t happen by chance, it’s pure graft and heart. On to Morocco.”

@AbrahamAsi18962, “All players deserve massive accolades. They all display magnificent performances. It has been a while I saw Nigeria played this way. Total dominance throughout.

@FemiAyo593554, “The whole of Nigeria Team.. on fire. Osayi so solid like it’s onyemeachi.. Bassey and Semi Ajayi so solid and compose. Bruno the crosser, Ndidi, Iwobi the passer, onyeka the tank . Lookman, Akor the dreadful one, Oshimen the great.. Kudos to Marhez for saying “I AM AFRAID”.

@DanielIheke, “That’s was awesome display, brilliant performance by the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Congrats.

@Panda_521, “How did this super eagles team not qualify for the world cup with players like Osimhen and co?”

@youngskidmusic_, “What a win against the second unbeaten team in the tournament. Eric Chell deserved a chilled bottle of wine. The other guy knew what he was saying when he said he was afraid of Nigeria. He said it and we did it.”

@harrysone9 “NFF cost Nigerians the joy and place in the World Cup, but thank God they got the appointment of Eric Chelle right. So far so good; the Super Eagles have been a joy to watch.
Nigeria has a better chance of winning the AFCON than Arsenal has of winning the EPL under Mikel Arteta.”

@DanielRegha, “Super Eagles need to start playing like a team that’s ready and hungry to win the tournament; Nigeria’s performance slightly improved today, but it’s still very dissapointing considering the depth of the sqaud. Step it up already.”

@___astroblvck, “How did we not qualify for the world cup?! this is a world class performance..kudos boys.”

@AFC_EMMI, “The real challengers have arrived, Morocco is next.”