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The first UFC event of 2025 to take place outside the United States goes down on Saturday, February 1. That event, a UFC Fight Night card in Saudi Arabia, is headlined by a middleweight bout between former UFC champion Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Michael “Venom” Page moves up to 185 pounds to face the undefeated Shara “Bullet” Magomedov. Below is all the information you need on the UFC Saudi Arabia fight card, including date, time, location, and how to watch or stream the event.
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card Main Event: Israel Adesanya Vs. Nassourdine Imavov
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Adesanya (24-4) , who is the No. 2 ranked fighter in the UFC’s 185-pound division, is riding the first two-fight losing skid of his MMA career. The 35-year-old saw his second run as UFC middleweight champion end in September 2023 when he dropped a one-sided decision to Sean Strickland in a fight where he was an enormous betting favorite.
The ex-champ had an opportunity to become a three-time UFC titleholder in August 2024, but fell short in that bout, losing to Dricus Du Plessis by rear-naked choke in the fourth round of their UFC 305 battle. The loss was the first submission defeat of Adesanya’s career.
Imavov (15-4-0-1) is ranked fifth in the UFC middleweight division ahead of his UFC Saudi Arabia main event matchup against Adesanya. Imavov is riding a four-fight unbeaten streak. His most recent outing was a unanimous decision win over Brendan Allen in September.
Imavov’s most recent loss came in January 2023 when Sean Strickland bested him via unanimous decision.
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UFC Saudi Arabia Co-Main Event: Shara “Bullet” Magomedov Vs. Michael “Venom” Page
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The undefeated Shara “Bullet” Magomedov (15-0) faces veteran competitor Michael “Venom” Page (22-3) in a middleweight matchup.
Magomedov is coming off a highlight-reel knockout win over Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308, while Page is looking to rebound from a decision loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303.
Magomedov is the No. 14 ranked UFC middleweight, while Page is the No. 15 welterweight.
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card Main Card
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira
Ikram Aliskerov vs. Andre Muniz
Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli
UFC Saudi Arabia Preliminary Card Betting Odds
Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Peterson
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwaddy vs. Bolaji Oki
Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadžović
Fares Ziam vs. Mike Davis
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
Bogdan Grad vs. Lucas Alexander
Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues
UFC Saudi Arabia Early Fight Week Odds: Adesanya Vs. Imavov Fight Card
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card: How To Watch, Date, Location And Start Time
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card Location: and Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card Start Time: Prelims at 9:00 a.m. ET, Main Card at 12:00 p.m. ET
UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card How to Watch or Stream: ESPN+
We will have results, reactions, highlights and more following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card, UFC Saudi Arabia.
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