Adesanya vs Shara: UFC Confirms Riyadh Main Event
Israel Adesanya faces Shara Magomedov in Riyadh on December 5. The UFC has officially confirmed the middleweight bout as the main event.
Israel Adesanya faces Shara Magomedov in Riyadh on December 5. The UFC confirmed the middleweight fight as the main event of its next Saudi Arabia show on Friday. It marks a return to the city where Adesanya headlined a UFC event in February 2025.
A former champion meets a dangerous finisher
Adesanya arrives in Riyadh as a former two-time UFC middleweight champion. The UFC lists the New Zealander at 24 wins and six losses. Magomedov is listed at 17 wins and one loss, with 12 knockout victories. His only loss also came in Riyadh, in February 2025.
Garry and Amosov set for co-main event
The UFC has also booked Ian Machado Garry against Yaroslav Amosov as the co-main event. Garry is the promotion’s No. 1 welterweight contender and returns after challenging Islam Makhachev for the title in August. Amosov won each of his first two UFC appearances by submission.
Dulatov also on the card
Islam Dulatov’s welterweight fight with Levan Chokheli is a notable addition for German-speaking fans. The official announcement also confirms Serghei Spivac vs Mario Pinto and Mairon Santos vs Akbar Abdullaev among the additional bouts.
The UFC Fight Night takes place at The Venue in Riyadh. Adesanya vs Magomedov is a clear middleweight test: the former champion meets an opponent carrying a high knockout rate and consecutive recent wins.