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Israel Adesanya Faces Nassourdine Imavov in UFC Saudi Arabia Main Event

Adesanya seeks to rebound from two consecutive losses while Imavov aims to extend his unbeaten streak and secure a title shot.

  • The UFC Fight Night 250 main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia features former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya against rising contender Nassourdine Imavov.
  • Adesanya, ranked No. 3 in the middleweight division, is on a two-fight losing streak, with recent defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis.
  • Imavov, ranked No. 8, is riding a four-fight unbeaten streak, with his last victory being a unanimous decision over Brendan Allen.
  • The fight is pivotal for both competitors, with potential title implications as the middleweight championship is contested next week between Du Plessis and Strickland.
  • The event also features notable matchups, including Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
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