Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces challenger Sharabutdin Magomedov as betting lines open for the upcoming UFC Saudi Arabia fight card at ANB Arena in Riyadh on December 5, 2026, Yahoo Sports reported.
Adesanya enters the main event matchup holding a 24-6 professional record. Betting odds from BetOnline position the 37-year-old as a slight -150 favorite against Magomedov, who sits at +130 with a 17-1 record.
- Adesanya opened at -205 before an influx of early money shifted the line toward Magomedov, highlighting significant market movement on the challenger.
- Ian Garry opened at -185 for the co-main event before settling down to -145 against Yaroslav Amosov.
Adesanya enters the bout following a difficult stretch that includes four consecutive losses and five defeats across his last six appearances. Yahoo Sports noted that four of those six recent losses ended inside the distance for the former champion.
The co-headlining bout features welterweight contender Ian Garry opposite Yaroslav Amosov. Garry, who turns 29 in November, returns to action following a championship loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 last August, according to Yahoo Sports. Garry opened at -185 before trimming down to -145, while the Ukrainian challenger Amosov stands at +125 with a 30-1 career record.
| Fighter | Record | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya | 24-6 | -205 | -150 |
| Sharabutdin Magomedov | 17-1 | +130 | +130 |
| Ian Garry | 17-2 | -185 | -145 |
| Yaroslav Amosov | 30-1 | N/A | +125 |
The card at ANB Arena gives Adesanya an opportunity to halt his skid while giving Garry a path back toward competition against a welterweight veteran.
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