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

A pair of five-round bouts are heading to the octagon in Saudi Arabia. The promotion announced during Saturday’s UFC Vegas 124 event that former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to face Shara Magomedov in the main event of UFC…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:00 AM
Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov, Ian Machado Garry vs. Yaroslav Amosov set for UFC Saudi Arabia
Key Things to Know
  • Israel Adesanya will fight Shara Magomedov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5.
  • Ian Machado Garry will face former Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov in a five-round co-main event.
  • Former champion Adesanya enters the bout looking to break a four-fight losing skid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

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.

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