The UFC’s slated debut event in Saudi Arabia – scheduled to happen on March 2. in Riyadh has reportedly been postponed till June later this 12 months, amid hyperlinks to a comeback combat 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 – resulting from an absence of star energy on the proposed ‘Struggle Evening’ billed card, and is now as an alternative focused to happen in early June.
At the moment with out a headlining bout tied to the Kingdom Enviornment card in Riyadh, notable fights at the moment slated for the occasion embrace a flyweight combat 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 the moment unknown if the present scheduled fights can 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 an alternative of UFC Saudi Arabia.
UFC Saudi Arabia set for postponement till June
Developments of the UFC Saudi Arabia debut come of the again of current affirmation from pound-for-pound primary, the above-mentioned, Makhachev, that he wish to compete in June – probably in a title combat in opposition to 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 fight in June, earlier than then competing in November – in a light-weight title combat rematch in opposition to both former foes, Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan, earlier than preventing “anyone” in February of 2025.
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