UFC Fight Night In Riyadh: Complete Fighter Line-Up Announced For February Event

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has unveiled the complete roster of fighters for the UFC Fight Night event. This event, part of Riyadh Season activities, is scheduled for February 1 at the ANB Arena. It will showcase top athletes from across the globe, promising an exciting lineup of matches.

Dagestani Ikram Aliskerov (15-2-0) is set to face Brazilian André Muniz (24-6-0) in a highly anticipated bout. Meanwhile, Dagestani Shara Magomedov (15-0-0), ranked 14th globally in the middleweight category, will compete against English fighter Michael "Venom" Page (22-3-0). Magomedov aims to enhance his ranking, while Page looks to reclaim his winning form.

In another thrilling matchup, Dagestani Said Nurmagomedov (18-3-0) will go head-to-head with Brazilian Vinicius "Lok Dog" Oliveira (21-3-0). Additionally, Tajik Muhammad Naimov (11-3-0) will battle Australian Kaan Ofli (12-3-1), adding more international flair to the event.

The card also features American Terrance McKinney (15-7-0) taking on Denmark’s Damir Hadzovic (14-7-0). Austrian Bogdan Grad (14-2-0) will meet Brazilian Lucas Alexander (8-4-0), ensuring a diverse range of fighting styles and backgrounds.

Highlighting Arab representation, Egyptian Hamdy Abdelwahab (5-0-0) is set to challenge American Jamal Pogues (11-4-0). Bahraini Shamil Gaziev (13-1-0) will face off against American Thomas Petersen (9-2-0), showcasing talent from the region.

Adding to the excitement, Americans Jordan Leavitt (11-3-0) and Abdul Kareem Al-Selwady (15-4-0) are slated for a showdown. Russian Sergei Pavlovich (18-3-0) will take on Surinamese fighter Jairzinho "Bigi Boy" Rozenstruik (15-5-0), promising a thrilling contest.

This historic event's tickets will be available soon through the Webook platform. Fans can look forward to witnessing these intense matchups live at the ANB Arena as part of Riyadh Season's exciting offerings.

With inputs from SPA