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Report: Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Bullet targeted for UFC Saudi Arabia main event on Dec. 5

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…

By Andrew Richardson · MMA Mania

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov is reportedly targeted to headline UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5, 2026.
Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has lost four consecutive bouts, most recently against Joe Pyfer.
Shara Magomedov holds a 6-1 UFC record following wins over Marc-Andre Barriault and Michel Pereira.

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Israel Adesanya is reportedly targeted to face Shara Magomedov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5, 2026, in Riyadh. The matchup marks Adesanya's return following a four-fight losing streak, most recently suffering a defeat against Joe Pyfer after engaging in a brawl.

Magomedov enters the bout holding a 6-1 UFC record following recent victories over Marc-Andre Barriault and Michel Pereira. Andrew Richardson views the matchup as a step down in competition for Adesanya as the former middleweight champion seeks to rebound.

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Report: Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Bullet targeted for UFC Saudi Arabia main event on Dec. 5

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