What time is Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight? Walk-in time for Saturday
The first UFC Fight Night hosted outside the United States of the year is here and will take place at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This exciting event will feature a middleweight bout between former UFC champion Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov.
Adesanya, a two-time middleweight champion, enters the octagon with a renewed fire, determined to overcome his recent setbacks. After suffering two consecutive defeats, a unanimous decision loss to Sean Strickland in 2023 and a fourth-round submission defeat to Dricus Du Plessis in his most recent fight. Adesanya is more resolute than ever in his quest to reclaim his glory.
Imavov, on the other hand, is currently enjoying a remarkable three-fight winning streak. His latest victory, a unanimous decision against Brendan Allen, showcased that he is a force to be reckoned with. Imavov enters the octogan with only one defeat in eight fights, a unanimous decision loss to Sean Strickland in 2023.
As the excitement builds for the UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov, here is what time the ringwalk is expected to be.
When does Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight start?
The Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov main card consists of five fights and will begin at 12 p.m. ET. The main event between Adesanya and Imavov is expected to have a walk-in time of about 3 p.m. ET, based on an estimate of the preceding fights. However, the duration of the card will impact when Adesanya and Imavov actually start.
How to watch UFC Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 1
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Fight Card Start Time: Prelims at 9:00 a.m. ET, Main Card at noon ET
- Stream: ESPN+
UFC Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight card
Main Card
- Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov, Middleweight
- Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page, Middleweight
- Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Heavyweight
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira, Bantamweight
- Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli, Featherweight
Prelims
- Mike Davis vs. Fares Ziam, Lightweight
- Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen, Heavyweight
- Damir Hadzovic vs. Terrance McKinney, Lightweight
- Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Bolaji Oki, Lightweight
- Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva, Women's Flyweight
- Lucas Alexander vs. Bogdan Grad, Featherweight
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues, Heavyweight
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