Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov, Ian Machado Garry vs. Yaroslav Amosov set for UFC Saudi Arabia

The UFC announced that former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will face Shara Magomedov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5 at ANB Arena in Riyadh. The card also features a five-round co-main event pairing former title challenger Ian Machado Garry against former Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov.

Adesanya aims to snap a four-fight losing streak after stoppage defeats to Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Joe Pyfer. Other bouts set for the event include Serghei Spivac against Mario Pinto and Ion Cutelaba facing Magomed Tuchalov.