Israel Adesanya’s UFC return reportedly set for late 2026

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Israel Adesanya’s UFC return reportedly set for late 2026

Shounak Chakrabarti, ClutchPoints

Fri, October 16, 2026 at 11:18 AM UTC·

Israel Adesanya and Shara Magomedov Reportedly Booked for December 5 UFC Saudi Arabia Event

Israel Adesanya could be heading back to the Octagon sooner than expected, and he may already have a new opponent lined up. Despite suffering four consecutive losses and making a major change to his coaching setup earlier this year, the former two-time UFC middleweight champion appears to be moving toward his next fight. Adesanya revealed …

Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov is A+ matchmaking by the UFC

The UFC matchmakers have booked the perfect main event of UFC Saudi Arabia.

Stylebender’s Last Stand? Izzy Vs. Shara Bullet Targeted For Saudi Arabia

Former UFC Middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya is back in action … for perhaps the final time. Per a report from multiple sources, Adesanya will make his return versus Shara Magomedov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 5, 2026. Magomedov has called out “Stylebender” […]

Israel Adesanya’s UFC future hinges on Shara Magomedov fight

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is returning to action this year

Israel Adesanya Faces Mandatory Retirement if He Cannot Beat Shara Bullet

Israel Adesanya reportedly meets Shara Bullet on Dec. 5 in Saudi Arabia. Here are four reasons he will likely snap his four-fight losing streak.

Paddy Pimblett offers update on UFC return, eyes Ilia Topuria fight

One of MMA's biggest stars has his timeline set for a return to action

Paddy Pimblett Rules Out Early UFC Return, Targets March or April 2027 Comeback

Owing to a packed schedule in the 155lbs division and his desire to never cut weight in January, Paddy Pimblett has an alternate timeline in mind.

Dana White Offers Intriguing Response to Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Michael Morales Talk

Michael Morales has made it clear that he wants a big fight next. The top UFC welterweight recently sent a warning to the division’s top names, calling out Islam Makhachev, Carlos Prates, and Ian Garry in a hype video teasing his next move. But one name stood out from the rest: Shavkat Rakhmonov. The undefeated …

‘We’re Going’ — White Won’t Move UFC 333 Despite Rising Violence In Middle East

In just a few days, UFC fighters and staff will begin to arrive en masse at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. UFC 333 is scheduled for next weekend (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026) and will be held at the Etihad Arena, a popular venue for the promotion, which is no stranger to visiting the […]

Jairzinho Rozenstruik ends two-year MMA hiatus with FNC 37 debut

Jairzinho Rozenstruik has signed with Fight Nation Championship.

Bo Nickal says scheduled UFC 335 bout with Joe Pyfer moved to next year

Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer has a new date, according to Nickal

Alexander Volkanovski likes ‘crazy super fight’ with UFC champ Justin Gaethje while ‘the divisions sort themselves out’

Alexander Volkanovski defends his UFC title against Movsar Evloev next

UFC 333 odds: Volkanovski & Evloev even, Yan favored in trilogy

The betting odds for the two title bouts atop the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi indicate that both fights will be closely contested.

Charles Oliveira banks on ‘selling power’ to move him ahead of Arman Tsarukyan for title shot

Charles Oliveira is hoping that an explosive performance against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 will jump him right into a lightweight title shot to start 2027. Oliveira’s last win over Max Holloway at UFC 326 was anything but explosive — “Do Bronx” was content to take Holloway’s back and ride things out for 25 minutes. […]

Harrison Not A Fan Of ‘Mighty Mouse’s’ Take On Women’s MMA

Kayla Harrison isn’t a big fan of Demetrious Johnson. It’s not that the current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s Bantamweight champion doesn’t think “Mighty Mouse” wasn’t a talented champion, it’s his most recent take on women’s MMA — her in particular — that has rubbed the champ the wrong way. During a recent video post, […]

Major UFC 335 Fight Pushed to Headline First UFC Cleveland Card in 10 Years

Bo Nickal claims that his UFC 335 fight with Joe Pyfer will now headline a UFC Cleveland event in February 2027.

Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria the Only UFC Fight That Makes Sense

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett said that the only fight that makes sense for him at the moment is a grudge match with Ilia Topuria.Pimblett has not fought since a fast, first-round submission win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 in July. Topuria, meanwhile, is back to training following his shocking beatdown loss to […] The post Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria the Only UFC Fight That Makes Sense appeared first on HEAVY.

Merab Dvalishvili Has Next Callout Ready With Big Win at UFC 333

UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has his next callout ready if he picks up a big win in his upcoming fight at UFC 333.Dvalishvili battles UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan in a trilogy bout that co-headlines UFC 333, which takes place on October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.If he wins […] The post Merab Dvalishvili Has Next Callout Ready With Big Win at UFC 333 appeared first on HEAVY.

Alexander Volkanovski suggests 'winner-take-all fight' vs Justin Gaethje

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski proposed a “winner-take-all” superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje to cap their careers.

Ex-UFC champ says Sean Strickland 'not wrong' for speaking out on fighter pay

Kamaru Usman doesn't blame UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland for wanting an increase in pay.