Islam Dulatov set to face Levan Chokheli at UFC Saudi Arabia
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Islam Dulatov's next fight is scheduled against Levan Chokheli at UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5. Dulatov, who has a record of 12-1, made his UFC debut in July 2025, winning by knockout in the first round. Chokheli, with a record of 15-3 and one no contest, also won his UFC debut in 23 seconds. The fight was confirmed following the cancellation of Dulatov's planned bout with Wellington Turman due to illness in July. No main event has been announced for UFC Saudi Arabia as of yet.
- •Dulatov meets Chokheli at UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5.
- •Dulatov has a 12-1 record; Chokheli is 15-3 with 1 NC.
- •Dulatov's debut included a first-round KO of Adam Fugitt.
- •Chokheli scored a 23-second knockout in his UFC debut.
- •Dulatov was sidelined from a July fight due to illness.
- 5:02 AMSherdog — 23-second UFC finisher reportedly draws Islam Dulatov in Saudi Arabia
"Islam Dulatov’s sophomore Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is reportedly locked in.
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