Israel Adesanya Set to Return to the Octagon Earlier Than Expected

According to well-known sports journalist Ariel Helwani, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to headline the “UFC Saudi Arabia” event scheduled for December 5, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

His opponent will be Russian fighter Shara “Bullet” Magomedov, who has gained significant popularity in recent times.

For the 37-year-old Adesanya, this fight could be one of his final opportunities to prove that he still belongs among the strongest fighters in the middleweight division.