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 UFC returns to Saudi Arabia on Saturday with a loaded fight card for UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov. Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces surging contender Nassourdine Imavov in the main event at ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Former UFC middleweight champion has explained how burying the hatchet with his old rivals is helping him develop as a fighter.

Israel Adesanya discusses his UFC Saudi Arabia fight with Nassourdine Imavov, his evolving relationship with Alex Pereira, his new connection with Robert Whittaker, why he handled past beefs poorly, dealing with fame and more.