The UFC is set to make its second visit to Saudi Arabia in early 2025 with UFC Fight Night 250, headlined by a thrilling middleweight clash between former champion Israel Adesanya and the rising star Nassourdine Imavov. The event will take place on February 1 at the Anb Arena in Riyadh, marking another significant step for combat sports in the region.
Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) is returning to action for the first time in six years without a title on the line, as he faces Imavov (15-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in a highly anticipated five-round contest. Alongside the headliner, the event features a compelling co-main event between the undefeated Shara Magomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) and former Bellator contender Michael Page (22-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC).
The official event poster, released by the UFC on Monday, prominently showcases the main event bout while also highlighting other exciting matchups on the card.
Check out the full UFC Fight Night 250 lineup below:
| Fight | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Event | Israel Adesanya | Nassourdine Imavov |
| Co-Main Event | Shara Magomedov | Michael Page |
| Heavyweight Bout | Sergei Pavlovich | Jairzinho Rozenstruik |
| Middleweight Bout | Ikram Aliskerov | Andre Muniz |
| Bantamweight Bout | Said Nurmagomedov | Vinicius Oliveira |
| Lightweight Bout | Damir Hadzovic | Terrance McKinney |
| Catchweight Bout | Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady | Jordan Leavitt |
| Featherweight Bout | Lucas Alexander | Bogdan Grad |
| Lightweight Bout | Muhammad Naimov | Kaan Ofli |
| Heavyweight Bout | Hamdy Abdelwahab | Jamal Pogues |
| Women’s Flyweight Bout | Mayra Bueno Silva | Jasmine Jasudavicius |
| Heavyweight Bout | Shamil Gaziev | Thomas Petersen |
UFC Fight Night 250 promises to be an action-packed night of MMA, with top-tier matchups across various weight classes. Fans can expect thrilling battles in the heart of Riyadh, as the UFC continues to expand its presence in the Middle East.
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