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Get the lowdown on UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Imavov, featuring intense weigh-ins, thrilling fights, and a dash of controversy!

UFC Fight Night is heating up in Saudi Arabia, bringing fans another edge-of-your-seat showdown as two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya readies himself for a fierce clash against rising star Nassourdine Imavov. This highly anticipated event takes place on February 1st in Riyadh and marks Adesanyaโ€™s first non-title fight since 2019. Both athletes weighed in at an even 185 pounds, facing the pressure of a spotlight sizzling with excitement and drama.

The card features an electric lineup, but the pre-fight build-up has been underscored by some unexpected controversies. UFC President Dana White is "beyond disgusted" with fighter Bryce Mitchell, who shocked fans with antisemitic comments and praise for Adolf Hitler on his podcast. Amid the excitement for the fights slated this Saturday, the UFC is having to deal with fallout from Mitchell's statements, an episode that has stirred outrage far beyond punches and kicks. Whiteโ€™s criticisms highlight not only the responsibility of fighters as public figures but also the potential repercussions of their comments on an already volatile social landscape.

As the Fight Night schedule unfolds for February 2025, fans are buzzing not only about this headline event but also the multiple UFC events lined up, including the eagerly awaited UFC 312 Pay-Per-View. Betting odds for the Adesanya vs. Imavov fight are already heating up, as enthusiasts analyze the stats, scrutinize prop bets and predict how this thrilling matchup will go down. Expect fireworks, madness, and plenty of betting action as the fighters step into the octagon to battle it out, exhilarating fans everywhere!

In addition to the gripping main event, Adesanya's unique journey of returning to the octagon amidst the drama adds layers of intrigue for viewers. Did you know that if Adesanya wins this fight, he'll be just the second fighter in UFC history with five or more successful middleweight title defenses? That alone is a thrilling fact! Also, this UFC Saudi Arabia event is a significant step in cementing the promotion's presence in the Middle East, as it continues to expand its global footprint. Get ready for an unforgettable night of fights and controversy that will surely keep fans talking!

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Weigh-In Results | UFC Saudi Arabia (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

The Official Weights Of The Athletes Competing Feb. 1 At UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Imavov In Riyadh.

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UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Adesanya vs. Imavov (ESPN Press Room)

Two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-4) steps into his first non-title fight in nearly six years, taking on surging contender Nassourdine Imavov ( ...

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UFC Fight Card Schedule For February 2025 (Forbes)

We look at the list of UFC events on the UFC schedule for a busy February 2025, including the upcoming UFC 312 Pay-Per-View fight card and three UFC Fight ...

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UFC Saudi Arabia Card: Odds, Lines, Prop Bets, Predictions And Picks (Forbes)

Everything you need to know about Saturday's UFC Saudi Arabia: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight card. Betting odds, line movement, prop bets, ...

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UFC head 'beyond disgusted' by fighter's praise of Hitler (The Times of Israel)

Dana White slams comments by Bryce Mitchell, who denied Holocaust and said Nazi leader 'was a guy I'd go fishing with before he got on meth'

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UFC Fight Night prediction -- Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine ... (CBSSports.com)

Adesanya (24-4) is in an unusual place. The former UFC middleweight champion competes in his first non-title fight since beating Anderson Silva in February 2019 ...

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One fighter misses weight ahead of UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Nassourdine Imavov both successfully weighed in at an even 185 pounds Friday morning ...

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Dana White criticizes UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell's praise of Hitler ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

UFC President and CEO Dana White has criticized fighter Bryce Mitchell for making antisemitic and homophobic comments on a podcast.

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UFC president Dana White denounces fighter who made pro-Adolf ... (CNN)

UFC president Dana White has slammed American fighter Bryce Mitchell after the 30-year-old made several antisemitic, homophobic and transphobic comments ...

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UFC head Dana White responds to fighter Bryce Mitchell's praise of ... (CBS News)

UFC President and CEO Dana White criticized mixed martial artist Bryce Mitchell for making antisemitic and homophobic comments on a podcast during which the ...

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Bryce Mitchell condemned by UFC boss Dana White after calling ... (Sky News)

Featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell, 30, made the comments on the first episode of his podcast. "That's the problem with the internet and social media," ...

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UFC Tonight: What You Need To Know About The UFC Saudi ... (Forbes)

The UFC is in Saudi Arabia for today's UFC Fight Night fight card. In the main event, Israel Adesanya faces Nassourdine Imavov in a middleweight matchup.

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$$$ Best Bets: UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia $$$ (WBRZ)

Hunter McCann has this weekend's best bets for college basketball, the NBA, the NHL, and UFC.

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UFC Saudi Arabia: What Time Does The Main Card Start? (Forbes)

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 31: Israel Adesanya [+][-] of Nigeria is seen on stage during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at anb Arena on January ...

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UFC Saudi Arabia Adesanya vs. Imavov: Best Bets, Odds and ... (VSiN)

UFC analyst Britton Hess has thoughts on every fight on the UFC Saudi Arabia card on Saturday, February 1.

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UFC Fight Night 250 predictions: Who's our lone blowout prediction ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The UFC is back in the Middle East this week with a former middleweight champion at the top of the card. UFC Fight Night 250 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday at ...

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UFC Cage Locks: How will Adesanya do in rare non-championship ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The UFC returns to action this weekend with the organization's second trip to Saudi Arabia headlined by an anticipated five-round middleweight contest.

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UFC Fight Night 250 predictions: Who's our lone blowout prediction ... (MMA Junkie)

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia.

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UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, time, Saudi Arabia card ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight card from the anb Arena in Riyadh, ...

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UFC Saudi Arabia live updates: Time, streaming for Adesanya vs ... (USA TODAY)

UFC Saudi Arabia promises to be a must-watch event with Israel Adesanya taking on Nassourdine Imavov. Here is how to watch the entire card.

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Official Scorecards | UFC Saudi Arabia (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Imavov, Live From anb Arena In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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UFC Fight Night prediction -- Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine ... (CBSSports.com)

Adesanya defends his position among the middleweight elite against a rising contender looking to change his life in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Adesanya (24-4) is in ...

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UFC Fight Night 250 live updates: Results, round-by-round ... (MMA Junkie)

Check out live round-by-round updates and official results from UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia.

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How to watch Israel Adesanya, UFC Fight Night today: Time, live ... (syracuse.com)

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon for his first non-title fight in almost six years. He'll take on Nassourdine Imavov ...

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LIVE: Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov โ€“ UFC Fight Night ... (Aljazeera.com)

Follow live text commentary from the main card with Adesanya vs Nassourdine and Magomedov vs Page as the co-main events.

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Prelim Results | UFC Saudi Arabia (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Prelim Winners And More From UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Imavov, Live From anb Arena In Riyadh, ...

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UFC Fight Night 250: Official scorecards from Saudi Arabia (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Check out the official scorecards from all 11 fights at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Gallery will be updated throughout the ...

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Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov: Live updates from UFC ... (New Zealand Herald)

Follow the action as Israel Adesanya returns to the UFC octagon for a bout against Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia Israel Adesanya is staying in his own.

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UFC Saudi Arabia Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And (Forbes)

Nassourdine Imavov secured the biggest win of his career on Saturday in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia, earning a second-round TKO victory over Israel ...

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov Fight Results - ESPN (ESPN FC)

Arman Tsarukyan out of UFC 311 due to back injury, Islam Makhachev to fight Renato Moicano in main event. ESPN15d. Conor McGregor is officially OUT of ...

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Nassourdine Imavov stuns Israel Adesanya with knockout at UFC ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Nassourdine Imavov picked up the biggest win of his MMA fighting career Saturday in Saudi Arabia with a stunning main event knockout of former UFC champion ...

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Israel Adesanya knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov in UFC Saudi ... (New Zealand Herald)

Israel Adesanya might have just reached a crossroads in his UFC career. The two-time former middleweight champion was knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov in.

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UFC upset winners: 2025 complete list (MMA Junkie)

Fighters are listed alphabetically, followed by an event-by-event upset tracker. (Updated through UFC Fight Night 250). Raoni Barcelos vs. Payton Talbott. Event ...

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UFC bonus winners: 2025 complete list (MMA Junkie)

Check out a list of all the UFC post-fight bonus winners in 2025, updated with new $50000 winners after each event.

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