UFC Saudi Arabia marked a significant event with Israel Adesanya headlining against Nassourdine Imavov in his first non-title fight since 2018. This matchup comes as Imavov aims to break through after winning three consecutive fights, having previously faced setbacks in title contention. The fight is timely, occurring just before a pivotal title showdown between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland. Weigh-ins are set to take place locally, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event.
For the first time since 2018, "The Last Stylebender" finds himself in a non-title fight, paired up with surging French contender Nassourdine Imavov.
In a stroke of smart matchmaking, Adesanya vs. Imavov takes place just a week out from Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2, where the fate of the UFC middleweight title will be decided.
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