UFC President Dana White has stated that the information about a fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Israel Adesanya at the first UFC event in Saudi Arabia is not accurate.
Earlier, information appeared on the Kingdom Arena's website in Riyadh stating that the fighters would headline the UFC event on June 23.
Not happening. It was a fake post. All the MMA Media that ran with it are the problem. Absolute CLOWNS.
Dana White on his social media
Chimaev's last fight took place in October 2023 at UFC 294, where he secured a victory over Kamaru Usman by a majority decision. He boasts 13 wins and no losses.
Adesanya, 34, last stepped into the octagon in September 2023 at UFC 293, where he lost to Sean Strickland by a unanimous decision. He has 24 wins and three losses to his name.