Imavov (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) emerged as a potential title contender when he knocked out former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 250 headliner at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Israel Adesanya has played down claims that his loss to Nassourdine Imavov came via an early stoppage, after the former champion fell to a third straight defeat.

Nassourdine Imavov stuns Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia, we take a look at what's next for the surging contender?