The UFC has confirmed two high-profile matchups for its upcoming event in Saudi Arabia: former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will face Shara Magomedov, and welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry will meet Yaroslav Amosov.
The announcement was reported by SB Nation's Mike Heck on November 8, 2026. Adesanya, who last fought Joe Pyfer in Seattle on March 28, 2026, returns to the octagon against the rising Magomedov. Garry, undefeated in his professional career, takes on former Bellator champion Amosov in a welterweight showdown.
Further details regarding the date and venue for the Saudi Arabia card have not yet been released.
