Israel Adesanya to Face Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night in Riyadh

The February 1st event marks Adesanya's first non-title fight since 2019 as he seeks to rebound from consecutive losses.

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will fight Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 1, 2025.
This matchup is Adesanya's first non-title bout in nearly six years, following back-to-back defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis.
Nassourdine Imavov, ranked #5 in the middleweight division, enters the fight on a three-fight winning streak and seeks to establish himself as a title contender with a win over Adesanya.
The co-main event will feature undefeated Shara Magomedov against Michael 'Venom' Page in a middleweight clash between two decorated strikers.
The event highlights the UFC's growing collaboration with Saudi Arabia, building on its successful debut event in the region earlier this year.