Israel Adesanya faces Shara Magomedov in UFC Fight Night 295

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Israel Adesanya faces Shara Magomedov in UFC Fight Night 295
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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.

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  • •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.
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