UFC, Israel Adesanya and Saudi Arabia

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov prediction, pick: Can ex-champ get back on track at UFC Saudi Arabia?
Known as “The Last Stylebender,” Adesanya took to martial arts at a young age and is no stranger to dealing with power on the big stage. A cunning martial artist, Adesanya earned his moniker with a creative striking flow that helped him accrue titles in both the boxing and kickboxing arenas.
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: 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+).
UFC Fight Night 250: Make your predictions for Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
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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.
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.
Michael Bisping predicts Israel Adesanya will beat Nassourdine Imavov for one key reason
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping weighed-in on the UFC Saudi Arabia main event between Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov.
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!”
Michael 'Venom' Page says 'I'd bet my house' on Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
Michael 'Venom' Page is expecting Israel Adesanya to return to form at UFC Saudi Arabia as the former undisputed middleweight champion looks to bounce back from
UFC Saudi Arabia Early Fight Week Odds: Adesanya Vs. Imavov Fight Card
A look at the early fight week betting odds and lines for Saturday's UFC Saudi Arabia card. The UFC Fight Night event main event is Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
Video: Can Israel Adesanya recapture UFC middleweight title?
Israel Adesanya finds himself in a tricky spot. The former UFC middleweight champion is coming off back-to-back defeats for ...
Israel Adesanya open to Alex Pereira's training offer, calls rivalry a blessing: 'I want the best for him'
When Alex Pereira joined the UFC as an MMA neophyte in 2021, the thought of him chasing down his old kickboxing ...