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How to Watch UFC Saudi Arabia: Date, Time, Fight Card

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UFC Saudi Arabia kicks off February 2025. It features a jam-packed event, highlighted by the main fight in the middleweight division between the former champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Nassourdine Imavov. Find everything you need to know about UFC Saudi Arabia, including the date, time, fight card, and more.


This weekend, the UFC returns to Saudi Arabia for this weekend’s fight card, headlined by a pivotal middleweight clash between former champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Nassourdine Imavov. Adesanya, a two-time titleholder, is looking to bounce back from a two-fight losing streak, including a recent submission loss to Dricus du Plessis. The stakes are high; another defeat could jeopardize his status as a top contender in the middleweight division. On the other hand, Imavov enters the octagon riding a three-fight win streak, eager to solidify his place among the elite with a victory over a seasoned veteran like Adesanya.

The co-main event features an exciting matchup between striking specialists Shara Magomedov and Michael “Venom” Page, promising fireworks as both fighters look to showcase their unique skills. Heavyweight contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik will also clash, adding further intrigue to the main card.

However, the event has faced some challenges, with the cancellation of two fights just days before the event. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady’s bout against Bolaji Oki was scrapped due to Oki’s withdrawal, while Andre Muniz’s fight with Ikram Aliskerov was canceled due to passport issues.

Despite these setbacks, UFC Saudi Arabia still boasts an impressive lineup at ANB Arena in Riyadh, set to unfold on February 1, 2025. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, with prelims starting at 9 AM ET and the main card at noon ET.

How to Watch UFC Saudi Arabia

  • 🥊 UFC Saudi Arabia: Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
  • 📅 Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
  • 🕙 Time: 9:00 am ET
  • 🏟 Location: ANB Arena | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • 📺 TV Channel: ESPN+
  • 📊 UFC Stats: Adesanya 24-4 | Imavov 15-4
  • 🎲 UFC Odds: Adesanya (-166) | Imavov (+140)

UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card

The full UFC Saudi Arabia fight card has been released with Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov headlining this fight card.

There will be 11 fights in total, beginning with the preliminary card at 9:00 A.M. EST. Headlining the prelims is a heavyweight matchup between rising contender Shamil Gaziev and Contender Series alumni Thomas Petersen. Opening up the main card is a banger between two exciting featherweights Muhammad Naimov and Kaan Ofli.

Then we have a featherweight matchup between two prospects Fares Ziam and Mike Davis. Up after that, is a great matchup in the bantamweight division between Said Nurmagomedov and Vinicius Oliveira. Then on the featured bout on the main card is a slobber knocker in the heavyweight division between Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

UFC Saudi Arabia Main Card (ESPN+ 12 P.M. ET)

  • Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov

  • Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page

  • Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik

  • Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira

  • Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli

UFC Saudi Arabia Preliminary Card (ESPN+,  9 A.M. ET)

  • Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen

  • Damir Hadzovic vs. Terrance McKinney

  • Mike Davis vs. Fares Ziam

  • Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva

  • Lucas Alexander vs. Bogdan Grad