Adesanya signs UFC bout agreement, says four-fight skid ends

Next opponent reported as Shara Magomedov, 17-1

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

What happened: Israel Adesanya has signed a UFC bout agreement for his next appearance. He says his four-fight losing streak ends there.

Why it matters: Per a reaction on social media, the booking has Adesanya facing Shara Magomedov, who is 17-1, in a main event. The matchup comes after four consecutive losses for the former champion, and some observers have questioned the booking.

By the numbers: Adesanya enters on a four-fight losing streak. Magomedov is 17-1, per a social media post.

What to watch: The UFC has yet to announce a date or venue for the bout.

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Yahoo Sports 2026-10-29T05:52:38.325792+00:00

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