Israel Adesanya’s UFC future hinges on Shara Magomedov fight
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya is scheduled to fight Shara Magomedov in Saudi Arabia. The bout is seen as a critical juncture for Adesanya, who is currently on a four-fight losing streak.
Why it matters
The fight serves as a potential turning point for a high-profile athlete's career and legacy in mixed martial arts.
One of the greatest fighters of the modern era has his next fight set.
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is booked to headline a Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia against dynamic striker and fan favorite Shara Magomedov.
Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani confirmed the fight during a live stream of "The Ariel Helwani Show" on YouTube.
In terms of competition level, this is a massive step down for Adesanya. Shara Bullet doesn't have any really good wins.
All of Shara's wins are against older fighters past their prime or prospects matched with him to make him look good.
Shara's last fight was a unanimous-decision win over Michel Pereira, who has since lost four of his last five fights. Before that, Shara defeated Marc-Andre Barriault, who has also now lost four of his last five fights.
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