Israel Adesanya is gearing up for his highly anticipated return to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC Saudi Arabia, where he will take on fast-rising contender Nassourdine Imavov in a thrilling showdown. Today we will discuss about Israel Adesanya: Next Fight| Time| Date.
Israel Adesanya: Next Fight| Time| Date
Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya (born July 22, 1989) is a Nigerian-New Zealand combat sports athlete with a background in mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and boxing. Competing in the UFC’s Middleweight division, he is a former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion. In kickboxing, he previously challenged for the Glory Middleweight Championship. As of January 23, 2024, he holds the #2 spot in the UFC middleweight rankings.
| Born | Israel Mobolaji Temitayo Odunayo Oluwafemi Owolabi Adesanya[1] 22 July 1989 Lagos, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Last Stylebender |
| Residence | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | Nigerian[2] New Zealander |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight (2012–present) Light Heavyweight (2021) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm)[3] |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Team | City Kickboxing (2010–present)[5] |
| Trainer | Eugene Bareman: Head coach Andrei Păuleț: Wrestling[6][7] |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under André Galvão[8] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Next Fight
Set for Saturday, February 1, the highly anticipated showdown will take place at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov are expected to make their cage walks around 11:00 PM local time (20:00 GMT), setting the stage for a thrilling main event.
Time
Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov are set to make their way to the Octagon around 11:00 PM local time on Saturday (20:00 GMT), signaling the start of their highly anticipated clash.
Date
Israel Adesanya is set to headline UFC Fight Night: Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025, where he will take on Nassourdine Imavov. The event will take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, marking Adesanya’s return to the Octagon following his title defeat to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305. Meanwhile, Imavov enters the fight with momentum, coming off a unanimous decision victory over Brendan Allen in his last outing.
