UFC Fight Night is returning to Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025 with two middleweight blockbuster matches. The show will be headlined by Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov. In another middleweight title bout Shara Magomedov takes on Michael “Venom” Page. The event is set to take place at The Anb Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The main event features former two times UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya (24-4-0) against Nassourdine Imavov (15-4-0). Both players have different aims from this fight, as Adesanya aims to rebound from his recent setbacks against Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. Whereas on the other hand Imavov will try to solidify his middleweight division jump the ladder.
In the co-main event, undefeated striking sensation Shara Magomedov (15-0-0) will enter the octagon to face British striking specialist Michael “Venom” Page (22-3-0). This match is equally important for both the players.
A win for Magomedov against Michael Page will cement his reputation as well as elevate his profile in the division. It will most likely take him to top 10 rankings of the middleweight division. Michael Page’s win against the Russian striker will open new gates and opportunities for the British fighter in the UFC. It will solidify him as a legitimate contender for big fights after his defeat against Ian Garry.
Apart from the two big matches, the UFC Fight Night match card has a lot to offer featuring a stacked card.
UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia will feature four more matches apart from the preliminary card
Along with the thrilling middleweight matches UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia has advertised some more matches for the event. There are four more fights in the preliminary card that will be featured in the Fight Night 250. Check the list of matches advertised for the show:
- Sergei Pavlovich (18-3-0) vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik (15-5-0) – Heavyweight bout
- Said Nurmagomedov (18-3-0) vs Vinicius Oliveira (21-3-0) – Bantamweight bout
- Ikram Aliskerov (15-2-0) vs Andre Muniz (24-6-0) – Middleweight bout
- Muhammad Naimov (11-3-0) vs Kaan Ofli (12-3-1) – Featherweight bout
Check the list of matches featured in the Prelims of UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Imavov:
Preliminary card matches
- Shamil Gaziev (13-1-0) vs Thomas Petersen (9-2-0) – Heavyweight bout
- Terrance McKinney (15-7-0) vs Damir Hadžović (14-7-0) – Lightweight bout
- Fares Ziam (16-4-0) vs Mike Davis (11-2-0) – Lightweight bout
- Jasmine Jasudavicius (12-3-0) vs Mayra Bueno Silva (10-4-1, 1NC) – Women Flyweight bout
- Bogdan Grad (14-2-0) vs Lucas Alexander (8-4-0) – Featherweight bout
- Hamdy Abdelwahab (5-0-0, 1NC) vs Jamal Pogues (11-4-0) – Heavyweight bout
- Jordan Leavitt (11-3-0) vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (15-4-0) – Lightweight bout
With a stacked match card UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia is set to be a power packed show after a successful show last year. A win on the big card provides ample opportunities for the fighters involved. Stay tuned for more updates as the event is set to take place next weekend.
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Ashvinkumar Patil