Brazilian UFC lightweight Diego Ferreira has named his favorite for the upcoming middleweight bout between Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov. The fight will headline UFC Fight Night 250, scheduled for February 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
I’m going with Adesanya, it will be a good fight. This fight will put him back in title contention. I think he wins a decision, Imavov is tough to finish.
Diego Ferreira
Imavov last fought in the octagon in September 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243, where he won against Brendan Allen by unanimous decision. His record has 15 wins and four losses, with one fight being declared a no contest.
Adesanya fought his last match in August 2024 at UFC 305, losing to Dricus Du Plessis by submission in the fourth round. His current record stands at 24 wins and four losses.
