Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya storms Saudi Arabia for UFC clash against Nassourdine Imavov.
The UFC returns this weekend with a packed fight card that is highlighted by an intriguing middleweight bout.
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Israel Adesanya: Nigerian Stylebender reacts to dramatic stance of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311
Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya reacts to a dramatic stance of Jiri Prochazka against Jamahal Hill at UFC 311.
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21:15 - 26.01.2025
Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov: Nigerian Stylebender targets return to victory
Nigerian Stylebender Israel Adesanya targets a return to victory against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night.
The main event will be the matchup between rising challenger Nassourdine Imavov and former champion Israel Adesanya.
Adesanya and Imavov storm Saudi Arabia
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The Anb Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the main event, which will feature Adesanya and Imavov.
In Saturday's exciting main event, Israel Adesanya, the two-time middleweight champion, makes his first appearance without a belt since his UFC rookie campaign, taking on Nassourdine Imavov, a rising all-around prospect.
It will be just under six years since Adesanya's last non-title fight, at UFC 234, in which he defeated the renowned Anderson Silva.
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After losing his last two fights he's still a significant force in the 185-pound weight class after dominating the division for three years.
He stormed Saudi Arabia for the event and posed for pictures after signing autographs.
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Imavov is dangerous in every phase and is undoubtedly capable of giving Adesanya a third consecutive loss.
The winner will be in a great position in the division when the title is up for grabs in Sydney the following week.