Adesanya is the favorite in his first fight in six years without a title shot at UFC Saudi Arabia

Israel adesanya is favorite in UFC Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

This Saturday (1st), the most famous octagon in the world crosses the ocean and lands in the United Arab Emirates, more precisely in the city of Riyadh, for the UFC Saudi Arabia, from 11h, with the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) Israel adesanya against the Franco-Russian Nassourdine Imavov. According to 'Stake', despite the bad phase, with two consecutive defeats, Izzy is still considered the favorite and should emerge victorious from the match.

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O UFC Saudi Arabia also features a strikers' duel that fans have been eagerly awaiting. The undefeated Shara Magomedov measures forces against Michael Page, in the co-main event. The event also features three Brazilians in the octagon: Vinicius LokDog, on the main card, and Mayra Sheetara and Lucas Alexander, on the preliminary card.

Check the quote below 'Stake' for all fighters of the UFC Saudi Arabia.

Israel Adesanya (R$ 1,64) x Nassourdine Imavov (R$ 2,25)

Stared between Israel adesanya e Nassourdine Imavov No. UFC Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Making his first fight without a belt on the line since 2019, Israel adesanya tries to shake off his bad phase, which already has three defeats in the last four fights, and faces the Russian naturalized French, Nassourdine Imavov, 5th in the middleweight ranking (up to 83,9 kg) and on the rise in the category.

Although there is no belt at stake in this fight, she will probably send one of them to the title shot to face Dricus Du Plessis ou Sean Strickland, who will compete for the title on February 8th, at UFC 312. According to bookmakers, Adesanya is the favorite even though he has lost his last two fights, paying R$1,64 against R$2,25 for Imavov.

Shara Magomedov (R$ 1,50) x Michael Page (R$ 2,60)

Michael Page e Shara Magomedov are the co-main event of the UFC Saudi Arabia. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Very interesting clash in the co-main event of the UFC Saudi Arabia. The 'UFC Pirate', Shara Magomedov, is undefeated in his MMA career, with 15 wins. He is coming off a triumph over Armen petrosyan, at UFC 308, after delivering an epic knockout with a double elbow.

Yes, Michael Page comes from defeat Ian Machado Garry. Known for his charisma and his 'exotic' celebrations, 'Venom' is experienced and has a record of 22 wins and three losses.

In this interesting duel of middleweight strikers, Shara Magomedov is the favorite paying R$ 1,50 against R$ 2,60 of Michael Page.

Said Nurmagomedov (R$ 1,60) x Vinicius LokDog (R$ 2,33)

Vinicius LokDog in presentation at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Also on the main card, the Brazilian Vinicius LokDog face the Russian Said Nurmagomedov in a duel for the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg). Despite opponents in the UFC Saudi Arabia, the two fighters stole the show during the week when they appeared in a relaxed video, playing ping pong at the hotel.

The 29-year-old from Porto Alegre has 21 wins and three losses in MMA. LokDog debuted in the UFC last year, with two fights and two wins, against Benardo Sopaj e Ricky simon. Already Said Nurmagomedov has 18 wins and three losses and has been in the organization since 2018.

According to bookmakers, the Brazilian still needs to 'build up' in the organization and is therefore considered an underdog, paying R$2,33 against R$1,60 for the Russian.

Jasmine Jasudavicious (R$ 1,37) x Mayra Sheetara (R$ 3,15)

Mayra Sheetara weighing in at UFC Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mayra_sheetara

The first fight between women for UFC in Arab territory. The miner from Uberlândia Mayra Sheetara faces Canadian Jasmine Jasudavicious in a fight for the women's flyweight (up to 56,7 kg).

Mayra Bueno returns to the flyweight division after accepting the challenge of facing the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg) and competing with Rachel Pennington the vacant belt since the retirement of Amanda nunes. The Brazilian ended up defeated by the judges' unanimous decision. Afterwards, 'Sheetara' faced Macy chiasson and also lost the fight. The defeat came by technical knockout due to a medical interruption.

Her Canadian opponent is on a three-fight winning streak in the UFC. Jasmine's good form makes her the favorite, paying R$1,37 against Sheetara's R$3,15.

UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs Imavov – Odds

Saturday, February 1 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Main Card – 14pm 

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Israel adesanya (R$ 1,64) x Nassourdine Imavov ($ 2,25)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov (R$ 1,50) x Michael Page ($ 2,60)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Sergei Pavlovich (R$ 1,30) x Jairzinho Rozenstruik ($ 3,55)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Said Nurmagomedov (R$ 1,60) x Vinicius LokDog ($ 2,33)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): fares ziam  (R$ 2,14) x Mike Davis ($ 1,71)

Preliminary Card – 11am

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Muhammad Naimov (R$ 1,29) x Kaan Ofli (R$ 3,65)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Shamil Gaziev (R$ 1,29) x Thomas Petersen (R$ 3,65)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): terrance mckinney (R$ 1,19) x Damir Hadzović ($ 4,90)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jasmine Jasudavicious (R$ 1,37) x Mayra Sheetara ($ 3,15)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Bogdan Grad (R$ 2,05) x Lucas Alexander (R$ 1,77)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Hamdy Abdelwahab (R$ 1,90) x Jamal Pogues (R$ 1,90)