Whether it was choreographed dance entrances or elaborate knockout celebrations, Israel Adesanya brought a different type of excitement to the UFC’s middleweight division during his title reign.
Since dropping the title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023, Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) gets a “boring” vibe from his division.
“The Last Stylebender” returns to action against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 on Feb. 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (ESPN+). Adesanya will enter his first non-title fight in six years against an opponent in Imavov (15-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) who keeps a low profile, unlike his recent opponents such as Strickland and current champion Dricus Du Plessis, who rarely shy away from a hot mic.
