Israel Adesanya faces Shara Magomedov in UFC Fight Night 295
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:35 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Israel Adesanya is set to return to the octagon against Shara Magomedov at UFC Fight Night 295, scheduled for December 5 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion, aims to end a four-fight losing streak following defeats to Sean Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Joe Pyfer. Magomedov, who has a record of 17-1, recently bounced back from his first career loss with consecutive victories over Marc-Andre Barriault and Michel Pereira. The event features a lineup that includes Yaroslav Amosov vs. Ian Machado Garry and several other bouts.
- •Adesanya vs. Magomedov headlines UFC Fight Night 295 on December 5.
- •Adesanya looks to break a four-fight losing streak.
- •Magomedov aims for a third straight win after recent successes.
- •UFC Fight Night 295 takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Israel Adesanya draws rising middleweight in UFC Saudi Arabia return
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