Israel Adesanya's next fight is scheduled for February 1, 2025. He will be facing Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the anb Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This will be his first fight after losing the middleweight title and marks a return to the octagon for him in 2025.

Additionally, Israel Adesanya has expressed interest in a UFC return later in the year, aiming for a fight around September or October 2025, possibly a rematch with Sean Strickland or Paulo Costa. However, the confirmed next fight date remains February 1, 2025.