Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya is reportedly in line for his return to motion, within the type of a UFC Saudi Arabia conflict with surging challenger, Nassourdine Imavov on February 1. from The Venue enviornment in Riyadh.
Adesanya, a former two-time undisputed middleweight kingpin, and the present quantity two ranked challenger, will look to snap a two-fight shedding skid for the primary time in his blended martial arts profession in his return to motion — most lately dropping a fourth spherical face crank submission loss to rival, Dricus du Plessis of their title grudge match at UFC 305 in August.
Israel Adesanya anticipated to struggle Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia
As for Imavov, the Dagestani-born star retains the quantity 5 rank within the division, most lately extending is profitable run to a few straight fights at UFC Battle Evening Paris again in Paris, delivering a unanimous determination victory over Brendan Allen in a five-round rematch in France.
Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is reportedly returning to the octagon to face France’s Nassourdine Imavov.https://t.co/8NZFI8oown
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Previous to his championship cost loss to South African fival, du Plessis, Metropolis Kickboxing staple, Israel Adesanya made undesirable historical past in September of final 12 months, changing into the primary champion in Octagon historical past to lose gold twice within the house of a calendar 12 months, courtesy of a choice shutout loss to Sean Strickland.
A former two-time titleholder, Nigerian-Kiwi striker, Adesanya has turned in notable Octagon wins over the likes of Marvin Vettori, Derek Brunson, Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum, Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero, Paulo Costa, Jared Cannonier, and present gentle heavyweight kingpin, Alex Pereira.
Within the midst of a three-fight rise, Imavov has overwhelmed the above-mentioned Allen, in addition to common-foe, Cannonier and perennial challenger, Roman Dolidze throughout his spectacular run of clashes this 12 months.
UFC Saudi Arabia takes place on February 1. from The Venue enviornment in Riyadh, with a middleweight conflict between former titleholder, Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov anticipated to take important occasion honors.
