UFC Saudi Full Card Announced

December 24, 2024
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UFC Saudi Full Card Announced

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov will headline UFC Saudi Arabia as the full card has been announced.

The UFC will hold their second event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 1. Adesanya enters the bout with two consecutive defeats. He lost a unanimous decision at UFC 293 against Sean Strickland. Izzy had the opportunity to win his belt back against Dricus Du Plessis after the latter beat Strickland. They faced off at UFC 305. However, Du Plessis secured an upset win by submitting Adesanya in round four. Adesanya has said he is willing to fight Khamzat Chimaev.

The latter is coming off a first-round victory against Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. That was his first win in a year. There was a growing demand to see Chimaev face Du Plessis for the title. But it was Strickland who got the rematch instead. Izzy knows a win over Chimaev would take him closer to a title shot. But he risks suffering another loss. Chimaev is in the form of his life. If Du Plessis submitted Adesanya, Chimaev would fancy his chances. But for now, Izzy will face Imavov in a non-title fight.

Imavov is number seven in the middleweight rankings. He enters the fight with a victory against Brendan Allen. That was his third consecutive win. The other two were wins against Jared Cannonier and Roman Dolidze. In chief support, Michael Page will do battle against Shara Magomedov. Page has his first fight at middleweight. He lost his last fight at UFC 303 against Ian Machado Garry. Magomedov is 4-0. He beat Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308, as he aims to dethrone Page.

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“This is my first time losing twice in a row. The first one I was like, ‘Awe [man]. What could I have done different?’ The second one I was like, ‘Okay. I tried my best but I could have done better.’ Now it’s like… You just can’t take it personal. The last two opponents (Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis), yeah, it was personal in a way because they tried to attack my character. When you think about it, I’m so far removed from it now.

“I’m like, ‘Bro, you don’t even know me and can spread lies and say whatever you want about me but you just don’t take it personally. It’s a fight. We’re going to go in there and fight. I don’t need all that [stuff] anymore. You’ll see. It’s easier said than done. The hands will talk. I’ve seen his fights.  I know he’s dangerous.  [And] I know he’s slick.  I like his style. Very well-rounded,” Adesanya said

Full Card

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov

Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira

Muhammadjon Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli

Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadzovic

Bodgan Grad vs. Lucas Alexander

Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues

Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen

Jordan Leavitt vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozensruik

Ikram Aliskerov vs. Andre Muniz

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