January 10, 2025 7:20 pm ET
The UFC Saudi Arabia lineup has been tweaked.
With Jordan Leavitt out, Bolaji Oki steps in to face Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at UFC Fight Night 250 on Feb. 1 at ANB Enviornment in Riyadh. The rationale for Leavitt’s withdrawal isn’t clear presently.
Two folks with data of the change not too long ago knowledgeable MMA Junkie of the brand new light-weight matchup however requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement.
Oki (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) received a cut up choice over Timmy Cuamba in his UFC debut in February. He returned in September when he was put to sleep by Chris Duncan in a bizarre sequence.
Al-Selwady (15-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) earned his UFC contract after a powerful upset victory over highly-touted George Hardwick on Dana White’s Contender Collection in 2023. He debuted in March when he misplaced a second-round knockout to Loik Radzhabov. With the change, the UFC Battle Evening 250 lineup consists of:
For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC Fight Night 250.
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