Fighter MatchupShara Magomedov (#15) vs Israel Adesanya (#9)
Fight Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Kingdom Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs (Middleweight)
Israel Adesanya Record (Opponent)24-6-0
Shara Magomedov Record17-1-0
Broadcast NetworkUFC on Paramount+ / ESPN+
🥊 Bout Preview:
High-stakes middleweight headline collision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Former two-time undisputed champion Israel Adesanya faces dynamic kickboxing specialist Shara “Bullet” Magomedov over 5 scheduled rounds.
High-octane striking clash. Magomedov repeatedly tagged Pereira with lead oblique kicks, spinning attacks, and crisp right hands to earn a sweep across all three judges’ scorecards.
Fighter MatchupShara Magomedov vs Marc-André Barriault
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Marc-André Barriault Record at Bout (Opponent)16-9-0 (1 NC)
Shara Magomedov Record at Bout15-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$180,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A brutal toe-to-toe war in Abu Dhabi. Magomedov out-struck the durable Canadian veteran with relentless elbow strikes and knees, securing unanimous decision scores and another $50,000 Fight of the Night honor.
Fight Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Kingdom Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Michael Page Record at Bout (Opponent)22-3-0
Shara Magomedov Record at Bout15-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Page utilized exceptional footwork and blitz counter-striking to edge Magomedov on points, handing the Dagestani striking sensation his first professional defeat in an elusive three-round decision.
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Armen Petrosyan Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Shara Magomedov Record at Bout14-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$120,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most spectacular knockouts in UFC history: Magomedov missed with a left spinning backfist and seamlessly flowed into an immediate right spinning backfist, shutting off Petrosyan’s lights at 4:52 of the second round to earn POTN honors.
🥊 UFC on ABC 7 Co-Main Event • Magomedov vs. Oleksiejczuk
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupShara Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Michal Oleksiejczuk Record at Bout (Opponent)19-8-0 (1 NC)
Shara Magomedov Record at Bout13-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$85,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
Officials
Ref: Daniel Movahedi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Thrilling striking masterclass. Magomedov absorbed Oleksiejczuk’s power hooks and took over with surgical round kicks, razor elbows, and knees, walking away with a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors.
Fight Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Kingdom Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Antonio Trócoli Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-0 (1 NC)
Shara Magomedov Record at Bout12-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After multiple opponent switches, Magomedov stopped the 6’5″ Brazilian Trócoli with a blistering knee followed by unanswered punches in round three, pocketing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Bruno Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)23-9-0
Shara Magomedov Record at Bout11-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Magomedov dazzled in his promotional debut, throwing dynamic kicks from standing and vicious elbows from his guard on bottom to win a 30-27 unanimous decision over veteran “Blindado” Silva.
AG Light Heavyweight Championship • Magomedov vs. Carlos
Captured AG 205 lb Title
Fighter MatchupShara Magomedov vs Rodrigo Carlos
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping up to light heavyweight in Rio de Janeiro, Magomedov overwhelmed veteran Carlos with devastating punches to capture the vacant Arena Global title in round one.
Punishing leg and head kicks forced Zubkov’s corner to wave off the contest early in round three.
SHARA MAGOMEDOV FIGHT HISTORY – SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
DRAW
Edson BarbozaBrazil
Hype FC: Tsarukyan vs. Mokaev
Mar / 11 / 2026
Draw
Rnd 1 (10:00)Mar / 11 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME10:00
METHODDraw
DRAW
Arman TsarukyanArmenia
Hype FC: Akopyan vs. Oev
Dec / 30 / 2025
Draw
Rnd 1 (10:00)Dec / 30 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME10:00
METHODDraw
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Shara Magomedov’s Next Fight?
Shara Magomedov is scheduled to face former two-time UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 295 on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What is Shara Magomedov’s record?
Shara Magomedov’s professional MMA record is 17-1-0 (12 wins by KO/TKO, 5 by decision).
Who Is Shara Magomedov’s Next Opponent?
Shara Magomedov’s next opponent is #9-ranked contender and former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya.
Who did Shara Magomedov fight last?
Magomedov most recently fought Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres on Saturday, June 27, 2026, winning by unanimous decision.
What weight class does Shara Magomedov fight in?
Magomedov competes in the Middleweight division and weighs 186 lbs (84 kg). He has also previously competed at Light Heavyweight and Welterweight.
Is Shara Magomedov ranked in the UFC?
Magomedov is ranked #15 in the UFC Middleweight rankings and is the former Arena Global Light Heavyweight champion.
How many knockouts does Shara Magomedov have?
Magomedov has 12 wins by KO/TKO (70.6% finish rate among his victories) and 0 submission wins.
How many UFC bonuses has Shara Magomedov won?
Magomedov has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each): 2× Fight of the Night (vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk & Marc-André Barriault) and 2× Performance of the Night (vs. Antonio Trócoli & Armen Petrosyan).
How tall is Shara Magomedov?
Magomedov is 6’2″ (188 cm) tall with a 73-inch (185 cm) reach.
Who is Shara Magomedov’s manager?
Magomedov is managed by Ali Abdelaziz and Dominance MMA Management.
What is Shara Magomedov’s nickname?
Shara Magomedov’s nickname is “Shara Bullet”.
How old is Shara Magomedov?
Shara Magomedov is 32 years old, born on May 16, 1994.
How many submission wins does Shara Magomedov have?
Magomedov has 0 submission wins in his professional MMA career.
What is Shara Magomedov’s nationality?
Magomedov is Russian of Avar descent. He was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia.
How many losses does Shara Magomedov have?
Shara Magomedov has 1 loss in his professional MMA career, dropping a 3-round unanimous decision to Michael “Venom” Page on February 1, 2025.
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