Former UFC middleweight titleholder Australian Robert Whittaker believes that Israel Adesanya is the favorite to fight Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250.
Robert Whittaker on the MMArcade Podcast YouTube channel
I'd have to lean into Izzy being the favorite. Like he's so good at what he does, but Imavov's a bit of a dog. He can go the distance. His striking is good. I can see him pushing the pace, pushing the pressure to try to make Adesanya make mistakes much like how Dricus (Du Plessis) fought him. But I'd still lean on Izzy being the favorite. He can fight that counter style so well.
Imavov last stepped into the octagon at UFC Fight Night 243 in September 2024, defeating Brendan Allen via unanimous decision. He has 15 wins and four losses to his name. One fight has been ruled a no contest.
Adesanya last fought at UFC 305 in August 2024, losing to Dricus Du Plessis via fourth-round choke. He has 24 wins and four losses on his record.