Israel Adesanya is in the midst of the toughest stretch of his MMA career, yet he remains a famous figure in the organization. Despite two consecutive losses, the company’s former middleweight champion will headline UFC Saudi Arabia, slated for February 1. There, the Nigerian will meet Nassourdine Imavov. The veteran stands out in the division’s rankings, finishing second. Imavov, in turn, is rising through the ranks within the corporation. The Frenchman won three fights in a row, securing fifth position in the category rankings.

The event promises an electrifying night, with a co-main event featuring London’s Michael ‘Venom’ Page going one-on-one against Shara Magomedov in a middleweight clash. With so much anticipation in the air, here’s everything you need to know about the event, including the start times for fans across the globe.

When and where is UFC Saudi Arabia?

The event takes place on Saturday, February 1, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The prelims are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. ET/6:00 a.m. PT, followed by the main card at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT. Fans can catch the event live on ESPN+ in the United States, TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the UK, and UFC Fight Pass worldwide.

Below are the timings for the main card and prelims across various countries:

United States (US): Prelims: 9:00 a.m. ET, 6:00 a.m. PT Main Card: 12:00 p.m. ET, 9:00 a.m.

United Kingdom (UK): Prelims: 2:00 p.m. GMT Main Card: 5:00 p.m. GMT

Canada: Prelims: 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT Main Card: 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT Broadcast: TSN+

Australia: Prelims: 1:00 a.m. AEDT (Sunday, February 2) Main Card: 4:00 a.m. AEDT (Sunday, February 2) Broadcast: Kayo Sports and UFC Fight Pass

India: Prelims: 7:30 p.m. IST Main Card: 10:30 p.m. IST Broadcast: Sony TEN 2 and UFC Fight Pass

Philippines: Prelims: 10:00 p.m. PHT Main Card: 1:00 a.m. PHT (Sunday, February 2) Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

South Africa: Prelims: 4:00 p.m. SAST Main Card: 7:00 p.m. SAST Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Saudi Arabia: Prelims: 5:00 p.m. AST Main Card: 8:00 p.m. AST Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Brazil: Prelims: 11:00 a.m. BRT Main Card: 2:00 p.m. BRT Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Japan: Prelims: 11:00 p.m. JST Main Card: 2:00 a.m. JST (Sunday, February 2) Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Germany: Prelims: 3:00 p.m. CET Main Card: 6:00 p.m. CET Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

China: Prelims: 10:00 p.m. CST Main Card: 1:00 a.m. CST (Sunday, February 2) Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Russia: Prelims: 7:00 p.m. MSK Main Card: 10:00 p.m. MSK Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Ireland: Prelims: 2:00 p.m. GMT Main Card: 5:00 p.m. GMT Broadcast: TNT Sports and Discovery+

Portugal: Prelims: 2:00 p.m. GMT Main Card: 5:00 p.m. GMT Broadcast: TNT Sports and Discovery+

Spain: Prelims: 3:00 p.m. CET Main Card: 6:00 p.m. CET Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

South Korea: Prelims: 11:00 p.m. KST Main Card: 2:00 a.m. KST (Sunday, February 2) Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Netherlands: Prelims: 3:00 p.m. CET Main Card: 6:00 p.m. CET Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Mexico: Prelims: 8:00 a.m. CST Main Card: 11:00 a.m. CST Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Event Card: Main Card:

• Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov (Middleweight)
• Sharaputdin Magomedov vs Michael “Venom” Page (Middleweight)
• Sergei Pavlovich vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Heavyweight)
• Said Nurmagomedov vs Vinicius Oliveira (Bantamweight)
• Ikram Aliskerov vs Andre Muniz (Middleweight)
• Muhammad Naimov vs Kaan Ofli (Featherweight)

Prelims:

• Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen (Heavyweight)
• Bolaji Oki vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Sewady (Lightweight)
• Terrance McKinney vs Damir Hadzovic (Lightweight)
• Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis (Lightweight)
• Bogdan Grad vs Lucas Alexander (Featherweight)
• Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Jamal Pogues (Heavyweight)

Where to Watch?

The fights will be streamed live on the following platforms: United States: ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. United Kingdom: TNT Sports and Discovery+. India: Sony TEN 2 and UFC Fight Pass. Worldwide: UFC Fight Pass. Prepare for what promises to be a spectacular night as Israel Adesanya seeks to end his losing streak against an in-form Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Tell us who you’re rooting for in the comments below!