Israel Adesanya declares Blood on the Sand: Nigerian Stylebender targets victory against Nassourdine Imavov

Israel Adesanya is preparing for this weekend's crucial matchup with Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia.

Adesanya is returning from back-to-back defeats for the first time, and this fight will be his first non-title battle in more than five years.

Adesanya is 1-3 in his previous four fights and lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland in 2023 before losing to Dricus du Plessis.

'The Last Stylebender,' Adesanya, is at one of the most important turning points in his career as a result of this remarkable change.

According to several observers, Adesanya must win this bout, and if he loses again, there could be serious repercussions.

In a post on social media, Adesanya stated that

He said, "The unknown, into the abyss we go.

"But I will walk out alone. 🐲 تنين☝🏾

"Time done land! There will be “Blood on the Sand.”

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With a height of 6 feet 4 inches and a reach of 79 inches, Adesanya's physical assets as well as his mental toughness and desire to defeat the younger, more nimble Imavov.

Adesanya's training routine has also changed as he recently started working with Robert Whittaker, a former opponent.

What makes this fight so exciting is whether Imavov can seize his opportunity or whether Adesanya can bounce back to establish his supremacy.

Adesanya takes on Imavov at 9PM Nigerian time on Saturday, February 1, 2025.