Israel Adesanya will look to rebound when he takes on rising middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov in the UFC Fight Night 250 main event.
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov preview
Former champion Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) is coming off a title loss to middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in August, marking his second consecutive defeat. “The Last Stylebender” will compete in his first non-title fight since February 2019.
Meanwhile, Imavov (15-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) has won three in a row, most recently snapping Brendan Allen’s seven-fight winning streak this past September at UFC Fight Night 243.
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov odds
According to DraftKings, Adesanya is a moderate -185 favorite over Imavov, who’s listed as a +154 underdog.
How to watch Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Where: ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+
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