Israel Adesanya brands Nassourdine Imavov UFC clash important

Israel Adesanya's first non-title bout in over six years is set for UFC bout Night 250.

The main event on Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, features Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov.

The former UFC middleweight champion has been vying for the championship since 2019, but after losing consecutive title bouts to Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland, he is currently in unfamiliar position.

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Imavov is a young, up-and-coming competitor who Adesanya will attempt to stop.

At UFC 305, Imavov believed Adesanya looked good against Du Plessis until she was submitted in Round 4.

The former two-time UFC middleweight champion is certain that his legacy is already established, regardless of the result, but he refuses to look past Imavov and make preparations for the future.

After losing to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis in consecutive title fights, Adesanya will try to bounce back from the first losing streak of his career.