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Israel Adesanya is ready to return to UFC’s Octagon in Saudi Arabia.

In the main event at Anb Arena in Riyadh, Adesanya will meet Nassourdine Imavov. The Co -Main Event contains Shara Magomedov assumes the Michael “Venom” side.

Here is a look at the display information for each aspect of the card along with the official weighing results.

UFC Saudi Arabia Mornboard (12:00 PM ET) on ESPN+

• Main Event – Middleweight Bout: (No. 2) Israel Adesanya (185) vs. (No. 5) Nassourdine Imavov (185)
• Co -main Event – Middleweight Bout: (No. 14) Shara Magomedov (185) vs. (No. 15 on WW) Michael “Venom” Page (185.5)
• Heavyweight Fight: (No. 4) Sergei Pavlovich (249) Against (No. 9) Jairzinho Rozenstruk (252)
• Bantamweight Bout: Said Nurmagomedov (135.5) vs. Vinicius Oliveira (135)
• Lightweight Fight: Fares Ziam (156) Against Mike Davis (155.5)

UFC Saudi -Arabia prelims (9:00 am one) on ESPN+

• Featherweight Bout: Muhammad Naimov (145.5) against Kaan Ofli (145)
• Heavyweight Fight: (No. 14) Shamil Gaziev (260) against Thomas Petersen (263)
• Lightweight struggle: Terrance McKinney (156) vs. Damir Hadžović (155.5)
• Women’s Flyweight Bout: (No. 12) Jasmine Jasudicius (125) vs. (No. 7 on WBW) Mayra Bueno Silva (126)
• Featherweight Bout: Bogdan degree (145.5) against Lucas Alexander (148.5)
• Heavyweight Fight: Hamdy Abdelwahab (260) vs. Jamal Pogues (264)

Main event and Co-Main event sticks

This match is critical for Adesanya, who seeks to flip a two-match losing row and repeats itself as one of the best in the 185-pound division.

For Imavov, a win here could put him a win away from a titled shot.

However, the Co-Main event feels more like a functional match. Magomedov looks at the future title competition, but Page has already admitted that he plans to return to welter weight after this match.

Still, it should be an exciting matchup between two of the most dynamic strikers in the sport.

UFC Saudi Arabia: Under-Radar tales

Lucas Alexander was the only fighter on the card who missed weight. This marks the second time in a row, the 29-year-old Brazilian has failed to emphasize, which has put him in an uncertain position.

If he loses to degree, to whom he also had to lose 30% of his purse, he could find himself cut from the UFC next week. At best, a loss may force him to move up to £ 155, where he would compete against naturally bigger and stronger opponents.

Another fighter with something to prove is Hamdy Abdelwahab.

The powerful heavy weight enters Octagon for just the fourth time as a professional and his second time in the UFC. He will be looking for redemption after his last performance ended with controversy.

Back in July 2022, Abdelwahab secured a split decision victory over Donleal Mayes, but the victory was later overturned to a non-competition due to a failed drug test.

As he prepares to start the card against pogues, the pressure for him is to deliver a strong performance.

At 32 years old, Abdelwahab is still relatively young for a heavy weight. If he can build speed with a few solid victories, he could find himself rising through the division.

Be looking for coverage after match, including results, bonus winners and comments from UFC president Dana White.