Adesanya Opens As Slight Favorite For Saudi Arabia Return

Israel Adesanya opened as a slight favorite for his UFC Saudi Arabia comeback fight against one-eyed contender Sharabutdin Magomedov on Dec. 5 at ANB Arena in Riyadh. The former middleweight champion sits at -150, while Magomedov closed at +130, according to MMA Mania.

Adesanya initially opened at -205 before money shifted the number toward Magomedov. The 37-year-old former champion has dropped four consecutive bouts and five of his last six, with four of those six losses coming by finish. Magomedov carries a 17-1 record into the Paramount+ main event.

Garry Returns Against Amosov After Title Loss

In the co-main event, Ian Garry opened at -185 against Yaroslav Amosov before settling at -145. The Ukrainian challenger, ranked 13th at welterweight, moved to +125. Garry has not fought since losing his welterweight title challenge to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in August.

Amosov brings a 30-1 record to the matchup. Garry turns 29 later this month and carries a 17-2 mark into what could be a pivotal fight for his title ambitions at 170 pounds.

UFC Saudi Arabia airs live on Paramount+ from Riyadh on Saturday, Dec. 5.

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• MMA Mania — UFC Saudi Arabia odds: Betting lines open for Israel Adesanya, Ian Garry fights