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Report – Israel Adesanya targeted to headline UFC Saudi Arabia in fight with Nassourdine Imavov

Former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya is reportedly in line for his return to action, in the form of a UFC Saudi Arabia clash with surging challenger, Nassourdine Imavov on February 1. from The Venue arena in Riyadh.

Adesanya, a former two-time undisputed middleweight kingpin, and the current number two ranked challenger, will look to snap a two-fight losing skid for the first time in his mixed martial arts career in his return to action — most recently dropping a fourth round face crank submission loss to rival, Dricus du Plessis in their title grudge match at UFC 305 in August.