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UFC Saudi Arabia: Israel Adesanya feels like 'old dog' before Imavov fight

  • Israel Adesanya will fight Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia, marking his first non-title fight in nearly six years.
  • Adesanya is determined to prove his skills despite losing two consecutive title fights and feels this match is crucial for himself.
  • Robert Whittaker warns Adesanya about Imavov's grappling skills, emphasizing the importance of avoiding giving up his back during the fight.
  • Adesanya believes that regardless of the fight's outcome, his legacy remains secure, stating, 'If I lose my next 10 fights, it wouldn’t affect my legacy.
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All to know ahead of the Adesanya vs Imavov UFC clash in Saudi Arabia

All the key fight details as Israel Adesanya clashes with Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in the Middle East.

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Middleweight Clash: Adesanya Fights Back against Imavov this Weekend - Real News Now

This weekend sees the return of the UFC to Saudi Arabia, with the main event featuring former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and upcoming star Nassourdine Imavov. While Adesanya has experienced defeat in three of his last four matches, these were all title challenges. Imavov, on the other hand, has a current winning streak of three fights and is positioned within the top 5 of the middleweight division. Clearly, this match holds signif…

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UFC Saudi Arabia: Israel Adesanya feels like 'old dog' before Imavov fight

Israel Adesanya faces France's Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday after suffering successive defeats for the first time in his career.

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Robert Whittaker explains what Israel Adesanya must avoid 'at all costs' vs. Nassourdine Imavov #UFCSaudiArabia

Robert Whittaker is looking out for Israel Adesanya by warning him of Nassourdine Imavov’s potential game plan at UFC Fight Night 250. Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) takes on Imavov (15-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in Saturday’s middleweight main event (ESPN+) at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Whittaker is picking Adesanya to win but only if he’s able to fend off Imavov’s grappling. “Imavov’s grappling is very good,” Whittaker said on the “MMArcade Podcas…

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UFC Saudi Arabia: Start Time of Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov in USA, New Zealand, Russia, and 20+ Countries

Get ready for a massive UFC Fight Night this Saturday, February 1, 2025, as the UFC kicks off the year with an exciting event in Saudi Arabia. The card is headlined by a thrilling middleweight showdown between former champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Nassourdine Imavov. While an Izzy showstopper is always a sight to behold, the co-main event is also looking like a banger with Michael Page and Sharaputdin Magomedov. The Main Event: Ad…

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UFC Saudi Arabia: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov Prediction, Record, and Stats Comparison

We all gasped when Dricus Du Plessis deployed a rear naked choke to submit Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. But ‘The Last Stylebender’ has chosen to come back again and make his way to the top once again. However this time, his opponent is the French middleweight, Nassourdine Imavov, at the first-ever UFC event of 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  While the entire world is excited for Adesanya and Imavov to clash at UFC Saudi Arabia, the fight fans have…

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