Chokheli Draws Dulatov At UFC Saudi Arabia

Levan Chokheli will face Islam Dulatov at UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5, according to a report from Marcel Dorff on X.

The Georgian welterweight enters the matchup off a 23-second finish of Leon Shahbazyan in June, dropping his opponent early and ending the fight before the bout settled into any rhythm. Chokheli carries a 15-3 record with one no-contest into his sophomore UFC outing.

Dulatov Returns After Shelved July Date

Dulatov was slated to meet Wellington Turman in July, but the bout fell through when the German fell ill, per Sherdog. The 12-1 welterweight last competed in July 2025, when he stopped Adam Fugitt with a left hook and follow-up punches at 4:06 of the opening round. Dulatov secured his UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series in 2024.

The promotion has not confirmed a headliner for the Saudi Arabia card, though Israel Adesanya versus Sharabutdin Magomedov has been floated as the targeted main event.

Reported via:

• Sherdog — 23-second UFC finisher reportedly draws Islam Dulatov in Saudi Arabia