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Israel Adesanya reveals plans for next fight after UFC Saudi Arabia return: ‘It’ll be for the throne’

Former two-time middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has distinct for his next outing ahead of his UFC Saudi Arabia return against Nassourdine Imavov in the new year — suggest he and Brazilian contender, Caio Borralho may meet for the championship in the near future.

Adesanya, a former two-time undisputed middleweight titleholder, was confirmed to headline the promotion’s sophomore event in Riyadh next year, booking a high-stakes, potential title-eliminator against surging Russian-French contender, Imavov on February 1.

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Sidelined since he took on the incumbent, Dricus du Plessis for spoils back in August, City Kickboxing star, Adesanya dropped a fourth round face crank submission loss to the South African in the pair’s title grudge match at UFC 305.