The UFC’s return to Saudi Arabia has lost another fight.
Six days prior to UFC Fight Night 250, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady announced his lightweight prelim bout is off due to a withdrawal by opponent Bolaji Oki. The event takes place Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh.
Al-Selwady (15-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) announced the news on an Instagram story Monday and indicated there will be no replacement opponent. Bolaji (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) has yet to comment publicly on the withdrawal.
The cancellation comes two days after Andre Muniz revealed his main card middleweight bout vs. Ikram Aliskerov was canceled due to passport issues. The card will proceed with 11 bouts, barring any further unforeseen cancellations.
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady posted his fight against Bolaji Oki is off the #UFCSaudiArabia card. pic.twitter.com/W0OArcv3mG
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) January 27, 2025
With the change, the UFC Fight Night 250 lineup now includes:
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, noon ET)
- Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
- Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page
- Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira
- Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli
- Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 9 a.m. ET)
- Damir Hadzovic vs. Terrance McKinney
- Mike Davis vs. Fares Ziam
- Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius
- Lucas Alexander vs. Bogdan Grad
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 250.
