The UFC's event in Riyadh showcased Nassourdine Imavov's impressive victory over Israel Adesanya, marking a significant milestone in Imavov's career. With four consecutive wins against elite competition, he is poised for a title shot, yet may need another win due to the competitive landscape of the middleweight division. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev is positioned to fight the winner of an upcoming rematch, which may influence the timing of title opportunities. Light contenders like Robert Whittaker and Anthony Hernandez could be potential future opponents, although Caio Borralho stands out as a top contender for Imavov.
Imavov earned by far the biggest win of his career, stopping the former champion Adesanya early into round two.
A win of this magnitude would guarantee a title shot just about every time, but the landscape at 185 will probably force Imavov to earn another win before fighting for the belt.
If Chimaev can fight in the U.S., then that fight could take place during the summer.
The best number 1 contender matchup available for Imavov is Caio Borralho.
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