Adesanya vs. Imavov Headlines UFC Riyadh Event

Israel Adesanya will headline UFC’s second Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025, facing Nassourdine Imavov at The Venue in Riyadh. This pivotal middleweight clash offers Adesanya a chance to regain momentum following recent losses to Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis.

Imavov, with a 15-4 record and on a three-fight win streak, presents a formidable challenge for the former champion. A win could push him closer to title contention, while Adesanya seeks to reassert his dominance after a turbulent period in his career.

The UFC Riyadh card also features high-profile matchups, including:

• Heavyweight bouts: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues
• Middleweight contests: Ikram Aliskerov vs. Andre Muniz, Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page
• Women’s flyweight bout: Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva

This event highlights the UFC’s growing presence in the Middle East, bringing global MMA talent to a wider audience.

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