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Akbar
\nAbdullaev<\/a> will reportedly make his
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a> debut against Mairon
\nSantos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Abdullaev (14-0) and Santos (17-1) will meet in a lightweight clash
\nat UFC
\nSaudi Arabia<\/a> on Dec. 5 in Riyadh, Ag Fight<\/a> reports. While Santos competes at
\nfeatherweight, he will be moving up a weight class for this
\nfight.<\/p>\n

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Akbar Abdullaev vs. Mairon Santos reportedly set for UFC Saudi
\nArabia<\/h2>\n

Santos has won all four of his UFC fights since joining the
\npromotion in 2024. The Brazilian will be making his first walk to
\nthe Octagon this year against Abdullaev, who earned his UFC
\ncontract with a 19-second knockout win on
\nDana White\u2019s Contender Series<\/a> in September.<\/p>\n

The undefeated Kyrgyz, who previously competed in One
\nChampionship<\/a>, boasts a 100% finishing rate. UFC CEO Dana
\nWhite<\/a> lauded Abdullaev, calling him \u201cthe greatest talent\u201d to
\never fight on DWCS.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to call you possibly the greatest talent that\u2019s ever
\nbeen on this show in 10 years,\u201d White said. \u201cI think you\u2019re going
\nto be a huge superstar and a very big threat in this sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

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BREAKING! UFC encaminha Mairons Santos vs
\nAkbar
\nAbdullaev<\/a> para o dia 5 de dezembro!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ag. Fight (@AgFight)
\nNovember 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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