RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 31: Israel Adesanya of Nigeria is seen on stage during the UFC Fight … [+] Night ceremonial weigh-in at anb Arena on January 31, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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Israel Adesanya is set to make his return to the UFC’s Octagon in Saudi Arabia.

In the main event at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Adesanya will face Nassourdine Imavov. The co-main event features Shara Magomedov taking on Michael “Venom” Page.

Here’s a look at the viewing information for each aspect of the card, along with the official weigh-in results.

UFC Saudi Arabia Main Card (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 at WW) Michael “Venom” Page (185.5)
• Heavyweight Bout: (No. 4) Sergei Pavlovich (249) vs. (No. 9) Jairzinho Rozenstruik (252)
• Bantamweight Bout: Said Nurmagomedov (135.5) vs. Vinicius Oliveira (135)
• Lightweight Bout: Fares Ziam (156) vs. Mike Davis (155.5)

UFC Saudi Arabia Prelims (9:00 AM ET) on ESPN+

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

Main Event and Co-Main Event Stakes

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 31: (L-R) Opponents Israel Adesanya of Nigeria and Nassourdine Imavov … [+] of Russia face off during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at anb Arena on January 31, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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This fight is critical for Adesanya, who is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak and reassert himself as one of the best in the 185-pound division.

For Imavov, a win here could put him one victory away from a title shot.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 31: (L-R) Opponents Shara Magomedov of Russia and Michael Page of … [+] England face off during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at anb Arena on January 31, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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The co-main event, however, feels more like a feature fight. Magomedov is eyeing future title contention, but Page has already admitted that he plans to return to welterweight after this bout.

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

UFC Saudi Arabia: Under-The-Radar Storylines

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 31: (L-R) Opponents Bogdan Grad of Romania and Lucas Alexander of … [+] Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at anb Arena on January 31, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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Lucas Alexander was the only fighter on the card who missed weight. This marks the second consecutive time the 29-year-old Brazilian has failed to make weight, putting him in a precarious position.

If he loses to Grad, to whom he also had to forfeit 30% of his purse, he could find himself cut from the UFC as early as next week. At best, a loss might force him to move up to 155 pounds, where he would be competing against naturally bigger and stronger opponents.

Another fighter with something to prove is Hamdy Abdelwahab.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 31: (L-R) Opponents Hamdy Abdelwahab of Egypt and Jamal Pogues face … [+] off during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at anb Arena on January 31, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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The powerful heavyweight is stepping into the Octagon for just the fourth time as a professional and his second time in the UFC. He’ll be looking for redemption after his last appearance ended in controversy.

Back in July 2022, Abdelwahab secured a split-decision win over Don’Tale Mayes, but the victory was later overturned to a no-contest due to a failed drug test.

Now, as he prepares to kick off the card against Pogues, the pressure is on for him to deliver a strong performance.

At 32 years old, Abdelwahab is still relatively young for a heavyweight. If he can build momentum with a few solid wins, he could find himself rising quickly through the division.

Be on the lookout for post-fight coverage, including results, bonus winners, and comments from UFC President Dana White.