Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov: Nigerian Stylebender storms Saudi Arabia for UFC clash
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The UFC returns this weekend with a packed fight card that is highlighted by an intriguing middleweight bout.
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The main event will be the matchup between rising challenger Nassourdine Imavov and former champion Israel Adesanya.
Adesanya and Imavov storm Saudi Arabia
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The Anb Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the main event, which will feature Adesanya and Imavov.
In Saturday's exciting main event, Israel Adesanya, the two-time middleweight champion, makes his first appearance without a belt since his UFC rookie campaign, taking on Nassourdine Imavov, a rising all-around prospect.
It will be just under six years since Adesanya's last non-title fight, at UFC 234, in which he defeated the renowned Anderson Silva.
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After losing his last two fights he's still a significant force in the 185-pound weight class after dominating the division for three years.
He stormed Saudi Arabia for the event and posed for pictures after signing autographs.
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Imavov is dangerous in every phase and is undoubtedly capable of giving Adesanya a third consecutive loss.
The winner will be in a great position in the division when the title is up for grabs in Sydney the following week.
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