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Israel Adesanya to face Shara Magomedov in Saudi Arabia on December 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Israel Adesanya to face Shara Magomedov in Saudi Arabia on December 5

Summary

Israel Adesanya will return to the Octagon against Shara Magomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5, 2026. Adesanya, a former UFC Middleweight champion, has lost four consecutive fights, raising questions about his future in the sport. Magomedov, with a 6-1 UFC record, has been eager for this matchup. Adesanya’s last fight was a disappointing loss to Joe Pyfer, where he faltered in strategy. This bout presents an opportunity for Adesanya to regain his footing in the division.

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•Fight scheduled for December 5, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
•Adesanya faces Shara Magomedov, who has a 6-1 UFC record.
•Adesanya has lost four consecutive fights prior to this matchup.
•Magomedov is seeking to validate his status after recent wins.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stylebender’s Last Stand? Izzy Vs. Shara Bullet Targeted For Saudi Arabia

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Former UFC Middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya is back in action … for perhaps the final time. Per a report from multiple sources, Adesanya will make his return versus Shara Magomedov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 5, 2026. Magomedov has called out “Stylebender” […]
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