Israel Adesanya vs Shara Magomedov prediction

Israel Adesanya vs Shara Magomedov is the main event of UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Magomedov on 5 December 2026 in Riyadh. Our model picks Israel Adesanya with a 59% chance of winning; the likeliest ending is Adesanya by KO/TKO. The bookmakers give Israel Adesanya 57% and Shara Magomedov 43%. Predictions are for fun, not betting advice.

Our model

Israel Adesanya 59% · Shara Magomedov 41%

Bookmakers

Israel Adesanya 57% · Shara Magomedov 43%

Likeliest endings

  • Adesanya by KO/TKO · 29%
  • Adesanya by decision · 24%
  • Magomedov by KO/TKO · 20%

Tale of the tape

Israel AdesanyaShara Magomedov
Record24-6-017-1-0
Elo rating16971663
Rank#9 Middleweight#15 Middleweight
DivisionMiddleweightMiddleweight