Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is heading to Saudi Arabia for a main event fight, according to reports. The Nigerian-born New Zealand fighter, who last competed in a middleweight title bout against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 in Las Vegas on July 2, 2022, is set to headline an upcoming event in the Kingdom.
Adesanya, known for his striking precision and charismatic presence, has been one of the UFC's biggest stars in recent years. His move to Saudi Arabia follows the promotion's expanding global footprint, with the Middle East becoming an increasingly important market for major fight cards.
