UFC Fighters Complete Weigh-Ins, Set for Explosive Fight Night in Riyadh
Riyadh, February 1, 2025 — Final preparations are complete for UFC's fight night in Riyadh, with fighters successfully making weight during Friday evening's official weigh-in at ANB Arena, ahead of an explosive night of bouts as part of Riyadh Season.
An Electrifying Night Featuring Top UFC Fighters
All eyes are on the highly anticipated main event between Israel Adesanya and France's Nassourdine Imavov, as both fighters look to assert dominance inside the octagon. Fans are also looking forward to an explosive matchup between Russia's Shara Magomedov and Britain's Michael "Venom" Page, a bout known for its knockout power and fast-paced offensive style.
Thrilling Bouts With Notable Arab Participation
- Hamdy Abdelwahab (Egypt) vs. Jamal Pogues (USA)
- Shamil Gaziev (Bahrain) vs. Thomas Petersen (USA)
- Sergei Pavlovich (Russia) vs. Jairzinho "Bigi Boy" Rozenstruik (Suriname)
- Ikram Aliskerov (Dagestan) vs. Andre Muniz (Brazil)
The night will also feature anticipated matchups including Tajikistan's Muhammad Naimov against Australia's Kane Ofoli, and a lightweight bout pairing France's Fares Ziam against America's Mike Davis.
Riyadh Prepares for a Legendary Fight Night
With tickets selling out quickly, the eyes of combat-sports fans are turning to the capital Riyadh, which will host one of the most powerful UFC fight nights, an evening set to determine the fate of numerous fighters and go down as one of the standout events of Riyadh Season 2025.
