Former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, is set to headline the UFC’s second Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025.
Cyber Reporters gathered that the highly anticipated event will take place in Riyadh.
Adesanya will face rising contender Nassourdine Imavov in a pivotal middleweight clash.
This matchup is crucial for Adesanya, who seeks to revive his career momentum after recent setbacks against elite fighters Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis.
Adesanya boasts a storied history, having previously dominated the middleweight division with an unblemished 20-0 record and multiple successful title defenses.
However, defeats to Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland have heightened the stakes for his upcoming bout.
Imavov enters the fight with a solid 15-4 record and a three-fight winning streak.
A victory over Adesanya could propel him into title contention, making this fight transformative for his career.
Heavyweight contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik will clash in a hard-hitting contest.
Hamdy Abdelwahab faces Jamal Pogues in another heavyweight highlight.
The middleweight division will also be showcased, with Ikram Aliskerov taking on Andre Muniz and Shara Magomedov squaring off against Michael Page.
In the women’s division, Jasmine Jasudavicius and Mayra Bueno Silva will engage in an intriguing flyweight matchup.
