UFC, Adesanya and Saudi Arabia

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov prediction, pick: Can ex-champ get back on track at UFC Saudi Arabia?
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 250 main event between Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov.
UFC star Israel Adesanya shares obscene training tactic ahead of Imavov fight
Israel Adesanya is fortifying his mind, as the legendary Bruce Lee would say. For the first time in 6 years, the UFC Middleweight Championship is not in Adesanya's sights as he defends his #2 ranking against Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia.
Video: Francis Ngannou shows up to support Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
The African bond between former UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Francis Ngannou remains strong. Despite not being under the same banner anymore, Ngannou, ex-UFC heavyweight champion, showed up to Riyadh,
UFC Fight Night 250: Make your predictions for Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
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UFC Fight Night: Expert picks and best bets for Adesanya vs. Imavov
Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya looks to end a two-fight losing streak as he takes on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of a matinee UFC Fight Night on Saturday (12 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with prelims at 9 a.m. on ESPN+).
UFC Saudi Arabia: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov date, time, how to watch
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov will headline a UFC Fight Night card taking place in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Here's how to watch the action.
Even without UFC title, Israel Adesanya sees importance of Nassourdine Imavov fight
Israel Adesanya will compete in his first non-title fight in almost six years at UFC Saudi Arabia but says he remains plenty motivated.
Former UFC heavyweight champion reunited with Israel Adesanya ahead of fight night
PFL Super Fight Champion Francis Ngannou in the public eye outside of the cage. Still, a photo surfaced this week
Israel Adesanya could face match-up with UFC Saudi Arabia co-main event star after Imavov showdown
In the aftermath of his victory at UFC 308, the 30-year-old told Daniel Cormier: “I am smash Israel Adesanya. Stay in your seats, this island was captured by ‘The Pirate’ [his fight nickname], don’t panic. Dana White, I came for my gold!”
Israel Adesanya channeling a 'freedom' at UFC Saudi Arabia that's been missing for a long time
Israel Adesanya saw the world only through gold-tinted lenses. That changes Saturday against Nassourdine Imavov.
UFC Star Israel Adesanya Predicts Resurgence of African MMA
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has predicted that African fighters will soon dominate the sport of mixed martial arts.
Michael 'Venom' Page says 'I'd bet my house' on Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
Michael 'Venom' Page is expecting Israel Adesanya to return to form at UFC Saudi Arabia as the former undisputed middleweight ...
UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker mocking him
UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis is just glad to have played a part in bringing Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker together.
Israel Adesanya open to Alex Pereira's training offer, calls rivalry a blessing: 'I want the best for him'
When Alex Pereira joined the UFC as an MMA neophyte in 2021, the thought of him chasing down his old kickboxing ...