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Israel Adesanya is fortifying his mind, as the legendary Bruce Lee would say. For the first time in 6 years, the UFC Middleweight Championship is not in Adesanya's sights as he defends his #2 ranking against Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia.

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!”

A look at the betting odds line movement from opening odds to current odds for the UFC Saudi Arabia card. The UFC Fight Night event main event is Adesanya Vs. Imavov.

Everything you need to know about the main event of Saturday's UFC Saudi Arabia fight card: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov - Betting odds, picks, and predictions.

UFC Saudi Arabia takes place on Saturday, Feb. 1, and will play host to some big names on the UFC roster.  Former UFC middleweight

Mixed martial arts fans had a week off from excitement after UFC 311, but on Saturday, February 1, the action will resume with UFC Fight Night 250, which will feature the main even

English UFC star Michael "Venom" Page expects former middleweight champion to return in fine style in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Friday from Damascus that his country was engaged in an active dialogue with Europe and the U.S. to help lift economic sanctions imposed on Syria.

Trump would be wise to remember this as he interacts with MBS. Saudi officials may highlight their strategic relationship with Washington as mutually-beneficial, but the kingdom won't be doing the United States any favors. And the concessions the Saudis do make will almost certainly be paired with demands.