UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is one of the biggest stars on the UFC roster, but when is he set to return to the octagon?
The MMA fighter, who is undefeated in the 185-pound division, will be returning to the cage following his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 in February 2022.
Personalities in MMA don’t come much bigger than the reigning king of the Middleweight division, and he will be hoping to make a huge payday in his next PPV main event!
Here is everything you need to know about Israel Adesanya’s next venture into the octagon to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria prepares to fight Marvin Vettori of Italy during their UFC 263 middleweight championship match at Gila River Arena on June 12, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.
Israel Adesanya Next UFC Fight
The Last Stylebender will be making his return to the UFC octagon in the main event of UFC 276, defending his 185-pound crown against Jared Cannonier.
If Adesanya is successful against Cannonier, it will be interesting to see who the company puts him up against next.
The aforementioned Whittaker has stated his desire to have a rematch against The Last Stylebender, should he be successful against Marvin Vettori at UFC Paris later this year.
Speaking to Ronny Lerner of Fox Sports Australia, Whittaker revealed that the Adesanya vs Whittaker 3 is certainly a possibility, should he win in France’s capital.
He said: “I definitely think a trilogy is possible primarily because of the Holloway-Volkanovski trilogy fight going ahead. Especially considering how close my fight was with Izzy last time, I definitely think that is a very real possibility.”
“A third fight between me and Izzy is inevitable because I’m going to stomp anyone that comes in front of me again.
“He [Adesanya] knows that too that’s why he said he’ll be seeing me in the future. I don’t see him losing the belt any time soon. He is good. He is good. I think I’m the person to beat him. And my mission stays the same, beat the next guy in front of me.”
It remains to be seen if Whittaker will be the next challenger for Israel Adesanya following his fight against
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Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Israel Adesanya moves in for a hit against Marvin Vettori during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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