Israel Adesanya Faces Pivotal UFC Clash Against Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia

The former two-time middleweight champion seeks to end a two-fight losing streak and remain in title contention at UFC Fight Night 250.

Israel Adesanya, coming off back-to-back losses, will fight Nassourdine Imavov in a five-round main event at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025.
Adesanya, a former two-time UFC middleweight champion, is competing in his first non-title fight in six years, with his future in the title picture potentially at stake.
Nassourdine Imavov, ranked fifth in the division, enters the fight on a three-fight win streak and could earn his first title shot with a victory over Adesanya.
The fight will take place at the ANB Arena, with Adesanya and Imavov scheduled to make their cage walks at 11 PM local time (20:00 GMT).
UFC Fight Night 250 marks the promotion's second event in Saudi Arabia, featuring a stacked undercard including Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page in the co-main event.