The final Fight Night event of 2026 is headlined by the return of former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who clashes with Shara Magomedov in a five-round bout at UFC Fight Night 295.
Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov preview
Adesanya (24-6 MMA, 13-6 UFC) will look to snap a four-fight losing skid when he returns to action. After getting dethroned by Sean Strickland in September 2023, “The Last Stylebender” was finished by Dricus Du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov and, most recently, Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night 271 in February.
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Magomedov (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) has rebounded from his first career loss to Michael Page with back-to-back wins over Marc-Andre Barriault, then Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night 280 in June.
Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov preview odds
According to BetOnline, Adesanya is a slight -149 favorite to beat Magomedov, who’s a +127 underdog for his first matchup with a former UFC champion.
How to watch Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+
When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Fight Night 295: Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov odds, what to know
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