UFC Middleweight contender Israel Adesanya is set to make his highly anticipated return to the octagon in Saudi Arabia. The main event against Nassourdine Imavov will take place at ANB Arena in Riyadh, with Adesanya looking to snap a two-fight losing streak and regain his title aspirations.
The co-main event pits Shara Magomedov against Michael “Venom” Page in a matchup expected to be more of a feature fight than a title eliminator. However, for both fighters, this bout is crucial as it will determine their future in the 185-pound division.
Notable under-the-radar storylines include Lucas Alexander’s weight miss, which puts his UFC career at risk if he loses to Bogdan Grad. Meanwhile, Hamdy Abdelwahab aims to redeem himself after a controversy-marred previous appearance and is seeking momentum in the heavyweight division.
The card also features a women’s flyweight bout between Jasmine Jasudavicius and Mayra Bueno Silva, as well as several other matchups that promise exciting action. With UFC President Dana White on hand for post-fight coverage, fans are eagerly anticipating the start of this stacked event.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2025/02/01/ufc-saudi-arabia-what-time-does-the-main-card-start