The UFC’s slated debut occasion in Saudi Arabia – scheduled to happen on March 2. in Riyadh has reportedly been postponed till June later this yr, amid hyperlinks to a comeback battle for Russian favourite and undisputed light-weight champion, Islam Makhachev in the identical month.
As per an preliminary report from Ariel Helwani as per Saudi Royal Courtroom adviser, Turki Alalshikh, the promotion’s anticipated touchdown within the Center East on March 2. will now not happen on that date – on account of an absence of star energy on the proposed ‘Combat Night time’ billed card, and is now as a substitute focused to happen in early June.
At the moment with no headlining bout tied to the Kingdom Enviornment card in Riyadh, notable fights at present slated for the occasion embody a flyweight battle between the unbeaten, Muhammad Mokaev and former title challenger, Alex Perez, in addition to a heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Shamil Gaziev.
On the time of publication, it’s at present unknown if the present scheduled fights will probably be rescheduled for the proposed June occasion within the Center East, or if they are going to stay intact and transfer to a distinct card promoted by the group — as a substitute of UFC Saudi Arabia.
UFC Saudi Arabia set for postponement till June
Developments of the UFC Saudi Arabia debut come of the again of latest affirmation from pound-for-pound primary, the above-mentioned, Makhachev, that he wish to compete in June – doubtlessly in a title battle towards former interim champion and present symbolic BMF gold holder, Justin Gaethje.
Laying out plans for his subsequent three fights, the American Kickboxing Academy staple confirmed how he plans to battle in June, earlier than then competing in November – in a light-weight title battle rematch towards both former foes, Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan, earlier than preventing “anyone” in February of 2025.
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