Israel Adesanya Worries Fans With Social Media Post Ahead Of UFC Saudi Arabia
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty ... [+] Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesFormer UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to face Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday in Riyadh. However, Adesanya has some fans on X worried following a post on Thursday night.Adesanya posted: Am I gonna miss weightOne fan wrote: Plz dont the next card is trash we looking forward to this fight night.A second fan commented: Izzy noooooooo.The former champion is quite the jokester, and it should be noted that two minutes later, he replied to a post from Marvel Updates that asked if Jonathan Majors deserves a second chance as Kang.For whatever thats worth, Adesanya doesnt appear to be that on edge, but you never know. In case youre wondering, Adesanya doesnt just want to see Majors back as Kanghe also wants him to play his good friend Francis Ngannou in a biopic about the former UFC and current PFL Super Fights heavyweight champions life.MORE FOR YOUThat film could be epic, but whos playing Dana White? I digress.The time for weigh-ins is drawing close. The event is set to begin on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. ET. The ceremonial weigh-ins are at 9 a.m. ET on Friday. This means Adesanya and others should be in the final stages of cutting to get down to the contracted weight.For Adesanya and Imavov, that weight can be no more than 186 pounds. For the record, in 28 professional mixed martial arts fights, Adesanya has never missed weight. Therefore, it would be pretty surprising if he did ahead of this fight.SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria poses on the scale during the UFC 293 ... [+] official weigh-in at the Hilton Sydney hotel on September 08, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesThat said, he is 35 and turning 36 in July. As fighters age, it is normal for it to become a bit more difficult to make weightespecially for a tall middleweight like Adesanya, who stands 64".If Adesanya does miss weight, it is highly unlikely the main event will be canceled. The scrap with Imavov is a big one and very important to the card because of its implications for the 185-pound title picture and Adesanyas star power.LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - JUNE 07: Nassourdine Imavov of Russia poses on the scale during the UFC Fight ... [+] Night weigh-in at The Galt House Hotel on June 07, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesImavov, who also has never missed weight, comes into the bout on a three-fight win streak. A win over Adesanya could land him a title shot later in the year, though he is behind Khamzat Chimaev, wholl get the winner of the UFC 312 main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland.Hell likely want Adesanya on weight for the fight. Well know shortly whats happening with every fighter on the card. In case you missed it, here is the lineup of fights set for UFC Saudi Arabia at the ANB Arena in Riyadh.Updated UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card:Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov Middleweight (185 lbs)Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michael Page Middleweight (185 lbs)Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik Heavyweight (265 lbs)Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira Bantamweight (135 lbs)Ikram Aliskerov vs. Andr Muniz Middleweight (185 lbs) CANCELEDMuhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli Featherweight (145 lbs)Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen Heavyweight (265 lbs)Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadovi Lightweight (155 lbs)Fares Ziam vs. Mike Davis Lightweight (155 lbs)Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Flyweight (125 lbs)Bogdan Grad vs. Lucas Alexander Featherweight (145 lbs)Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues Heavyweight (265 lbs)Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Bolaji Oki Lightweight (155 lbs) CANCELEDStay tuned for more fight week coverage, culminating with post-event content on Saturday afternoon.
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