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OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (Gambling911.com) - Adesanya opened as a substantial -205 favorite but has drifted to -150 as the market moved toward Magomedov. At the current reported odds, a $100 bet on Magomedov would return $130 in profit, while a $150 wager on Adesanya would return $100 in profit.
Adesanya enters the fight on a four-fight losing streak, while Magomedov has won his last two bouts. The fight headlines UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5 at ANB Arena in Riyadh.
Adesanya has not won since knocking out Alex Pereira at UFC 287 in April 2023. He subsequently lost to Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov and Joe Pyfer.
"There's going to be blood in the sand," he said of the upcoming bout.
He acknowledged that his four consecutive losses give critics reason to doubt him, but insisted he would not be the fighter bleeding when he returns to Saudi Arabia.
Magomedov's only professional defeat came against Michael “Venom” Page in February 2025.
The bad blood between these fights surfaced back in 2024 when Magomedov beat Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 with a double spinning-backfist knockout.
"I am the best striker in this division. I will smash Israel Adesanya."
The other featured fight is Yaroslav Amosov against Ian Machado Garry.
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
