The first UFC Fight Night event of the year staged outside the United States will take place this Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will feature former UFC champion Israel Adesanya facing off against Nassourdine Imavov in a middleweight bout.

The best facts about UFC Saudi Arabia, where Israel Adesanya faces a three-fight losing skid for the first time in his combat career.

Israel Adesanya will return to the Octagon this Saturday against Nassourdine Imavov in his first non-title fight since UFC 234. He’s looking to snap the first losing skid of his MMA career after back-to-back title defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis.

Israel Adesanya is expecting a striking match against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday afternoon.

Robert Whittaker has looked out for Israel Adesanya by warning him of Nassourdine Imavov’s potential game plan at UFC Fight Night 250.

Israel Adesanya has the backing of a fellow former UFC middleweight champion ahead of his return to action in the Middle East this weekend.

Check out when Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov takes place, including date, start time, TV channel, and fight card.

A look at the early fight week betting odds and lines for Saturday's UFC Saudi Arabia card. The UFC Fight Night event main event is Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov