Welcome to the live coverage of the thrilling middleweight co-main event between Shara Magomedov and Michael Page at the UFC Saudi Arabia card in Riyadh.
Magomedov boasts an impressive record of 15 wins in his professional career, with a flawless 4-0 record in the UFC. His last fight saw him deliver a spectacular double spinning back fist knockout against Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 in October. Following this victory, Magomedov issued a challenge to Israel Adesanya, hoping to secure a showdown with the middleweight champion in the future.
Page, on the other hand, expressed his desire for this matchup in an interview with MMA Fighting and his wish has been granted as he steps up to the middleweight division. The former Bellator standout aims to bounce back from a decision loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303 in June, as he makes his third appearance in the UFC octagon.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis of the Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page showdown below.