Sep 9, 2023; Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA; Israel Adesanya prepares to fight Sean Strickland (not pictured) during UFC 293 at Qudos Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports

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UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia Card Revealed: Israel Adesanya, Nassourdine Imavov, Ikram Aliskerov In Action

Sep 9, 2023; Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA; Israel Adesanya prepares to fight Sean Strickland (not pictured) during UFC 293 at Qudos Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports

The UFC‘s expansion into Saudi Arabia continues to make waves in the combat sports world. There was a time when boxing events were the only major fights happening in the Kingdom. Well, those days are long gone. The UFC is gearing up for its second show in Riyadh on February 1st, and they’re not holding back with the star power.

The promotion recently released the full card for their second visit to Saudi Arabia, and it is stacked!

Which Fighters Are Featured On The UFC Saudi Arabia Card?

Leading the charge is Israel Adesanya, the former middleweight champion who has become one of the UFC’s most captivating figures. After a rough patch in his career, ‘The Last Stylebender’ is jumping right back into the fire against Nassourdine Imavov. The French fighter has been turning heads in the division, and this fight could either be Adesanya’s comeback story or Imavov’s breakthrough moment.

But there is more, and this is where it gets really interesting. Michael “Venom” Page, the human highlight reel from Bellator, is stepping into the Octagon again. ‘MVP’ is not just dipping his toes in the water; he is diving into the deep end against Shara Magomedov. Magomedov recently pulled off a double-spinning back fist knockout against Armen Petrosyan.

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The heavyweight division has some fights featured on the UFC Saudi Arabia card as well. Sergei Pavlovich is trying to bounce back from a rough patch against Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Both of these guys hit hard, and fans are in for a treat with this one.

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The rest of the card is stacked with intriguing matchups as well. Ikram Aliskerov is coming off a loss against Robert Whittaker. He will face Andre Muniz to get back in the win column. Fans will also get to see Terrance McKinney bringing his fast-paced style against Damir Hadzovic.

Other fights on this card include:

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira

Muhammadjon Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli

Bodgan Grad vs. Lucas Alexander

Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues

Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen

Jordan Leavitt vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

What’s particularly cool about this event is how it mixes established stars with rising talent. The UFC’s clearly not treating this Saudi Arabia show as just another international event. They are bringing the heat, and with eleven fights total, ranging from heavyweight bangers to technical masterclasses, there’s something for every fight fan!

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Ikram Aliskerov

Israel Adesanya

Michael Page

Nassourdine Imavov

Said Nurmagomedov

Shara Magomedov

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