Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is heading to Saudi Arabia for a main event fight, according to reports. The Nigerian-born fighter, who last competed in a middleweight title bout against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 in Las Vegas on July 2, 2022, is slated to headline an upcoming event in the Kingdom.
Details regarding the opponent, date, and specific event have not been disclosed. Adesanya, known for his striking prowess and former two-time middleweight title reign, has been one of the UFC's biggest stars in recent years.
