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.
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.
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.
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+).
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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Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov prediction, odds, pick for UFC Saudi Arabia
Top-5 Middleweight will meet for a massive Main Event. Check the UFC odds series for our Adesanya-Imavov prediction and pick.
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!”
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
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.
Video: Can Israel Adesanya recapture UFC middleweight title?
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Israel Adesanya open to Alex Pereira's training offer, calls rivalry a blessing: 'I want the best for him'
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Michael ‘Venom’ Page sees Shara Magomedov as ‘tailor-made’ opponent for UFC Saudi Arabia KO
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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.