Israel Adesanya’s top rival expects him to ‘beat the brakes’ off of Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov to snap losing streak

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November 10, 2026, 1:50 pm PST

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Two-time Israel Adesanya competitor Robert Whittaker anticipates an uneven win for the previous champ at UFC Saudi Arabia.

Previous UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya will battle increasing star Shara’ Bullet’ Magomedov in the UFC Saudi Arabia centerpiece next month. Adesanya will aim to snap a four-fight losing streak after current beats to Joe Pyfer and Nassourdine Imavov.

After being up to Pyfer previously this year, it doubted whether Adesanya would combat once again. The previous champ appears renewed after going through a huge modification in his camp.

Adesanya vs. Magomedov is a striking fan’s pleasure, and Adesanya will seek to stop another fighter’s buzz train in Riyadh. In spite of lacking a win considering that UFC 287, among Adesanya’s greatest opponents anticipates supremacy versus Magomedov.

analysis Israel Adesanya’s competitor Robert Whittaker forecasts dominant win at UFC Saudi Arabia

In a current episode of the MMArcade podcast, Adesanya’s two-time competitor Robert Whittaker revealed supreme optimism about the previous champ turning things around at UFC Saudi Arabia.

” I believe the genuine battle here is Israel versus himself, “Whittaker stated of Adesanya.

“I wish to see Izzy be available in the method– Izzy of old, you understand? His head turned on, focus, laser-focused. I believe he beats the brakes off Shara, to be truthful. I have Israel throughout the day.” (h/t Bloody Elbow

Adesanya and Whittaker shared among the greatest competitions in UFC middleweight history, with Adesanya making wins in both battles. Whittaker offered Adesanya one of his most difficult tests at UFC 271, losing a narrow choice.

Adesanya will deal with a stiff test in Magomedov, who has actually made current wins over Michel Pereira, Marc-Andre Barriault, and Armen Petrosyan. He’s gotten better perfectly because his very first loss versus Michael ‘Venom’Page in February.

What’s your forecast for Israel Adesanya vs. Shara’Bullet’Magomedov? Share your ideas in the remarks!

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