Israel Adesanya is fortifying his mind, as the legendary Bruce Lee would say. For the first time in 6 years, the UFC Middleweight Championship is not in Adesanya's sights as he defends his #2 ranking against Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia.

Everything you need to know about the main event of Saturday's UFC Saudi Arabia fight card: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov - Betting odds, picks, and predictions.

A look at the betting odds line movement from opening odds to current odds for the UFC Saudi Arabia card. The UFC Fight Night event main event is Adesanya Vs. Imavov.

In the aftermath of his victory at UFC 308, the 30-year-old told Daniel Cormier: “I am smash Israel Adesanya. Stay in your seats, this island was captured by ‘The Pirate’ [his fight nickname], don’t panic. Dana White, I came for my gold!”

The UFC returns to Saudi Arabia for the second time this Saturday (February 1) with a possible middleweight title eliminator fight in the card’s headlining slot

The US-brokered agreement with Israel of the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Sudan and Bahrain in 2020 is called the ‘Abraham Accord’. Through this agreement, UAE and Bahrain restored their diplomatic relations with Israel. The deal ended decades of Israeli boycott of the Gulf countries.

Israel's strategic affairs minister, who close to Netanyahu, called to ‘bring in the U.S. and forces in the region’ to administer Gaza in later stages of cease-fire

UFC Saudi Arabia takes place on Saturday, Feb. 1, and will play host to some big names on the UFC roster.  Former UFC middleweight

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said his government plans to rebuild Gaza with help from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, a process he said would reshape the Middle East

Trump would be wise to remember this as he interacts with MBS. Saudi officials may highlight their strategic relationship with Washington as mutually-beneficial, but the kingdom won't be doing the United States any favors. And the concessions the Saudis do make will almost certainly be paired with demands.

Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff pressed Netanyahu to proceed with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, amid speculation about Israel resuming its war