UFC Fight Night 250 Preview

By Tim Burke January 31, 2025 17:30 GMT+4 min read

UFC 250 Preview

The UFC is back in action on Saturday, February 1st, with a thrilling Fight Card in Saudi Arabia. The event comes at a perfect time for the UFC, whose rival promotion, the Professional Fighters League, has dominated the MMA news cycle this week following the biggest and best fight in their history between Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov. Subsequently, Paul Hughes' feud with fellow Irishman and UFC's biggest star, Conor McGregor, added attention to the PFL and their new biggest star. After Saturday, the UFC will be back in the press with one of the biggest draws in MMA history, Israel Adesanya, returning to action on Saturday in what could be the final fight of his legendary career.

How To Watch

The prelims start on ESPN at 9AM ET, but the best news is that the main card starts on ESPN at 12PM with no PPV fee. This is excellent news for UFC fans who want to watch one of the biggest stars in MMA, Israel Adesanya, at no cost. It is a rare treat for MMA fans to watch MMA of this high caliber for no added cost.

Shara Bullet vs Michael Venom Page

Sharabutdin Magomedov has emerged as a fan-favorite fighter in the UFC. The #14 ranked middleweight is an unorthodox fighter with unpredictable striking, which makes an exciting fighter to watch. He earned a highlight reel knockout at UFC 308 against Armen Petrosyan via a spinning back fist. Magomedov competes with only one eye. He lost his eye due to an injury in training that continued to get worse. Magomedov displays an incredible fighting spirit simply by stepping foot in the Octagon. At 15-0, Magomedov is quickly rising the UFC ranks. On Saturday, he will face off against former Bellator veteran and fellow fan favorite Michael Venom Page. MVP is one of the trickiest and most elusive fighters in all of MMA. Like Magomedov, MVP possesses an unpredictable stand-up game and elite striking. This fight promises to be a thrilling one. Michael Venom Page is the underdog in this fight on Draft Kings at #160, but MVP has the edge in experience and a six-inch reach advantage. Do not be afraid to support the underdog in this matchup.

Is this the end of Israel Adesanya?

Israel Adesanya is one of the biggest stars in MMA history. The former middleweight champion defended his title five times and is one of the division's greatest champions. Saturday's fight between Israel Adesanya and the #5 ranked middleweight Nassourdine Imavov is Adesanya's first non-UFC title fight in six years. After losing three of his last four fights, this could be the last fight of Style Bender's career if he loses to Imavov on Saturday. It appears Adesanya has lost the competitive fire in his recent fights with Sean Strickland and Driscus Du Plessis. After having one of the most successful careers in UFC history, the 35-year-old Adesanya's best days are likely behind him. If he loses to Imavov on Saturday, it is safe to say Adesayna will never challenge for the title again, and if he is not fighting for the title, there is no reason for Adesanya to fight again.

"I feel like the guy, an old dog, then there's guys coming up, trying to prove themselves. So it's my job to send them back down and let them know, still here." Adesanya stated.

He sounds like a fighter nearing the end of his career, not one still competing for legacy and a belt. This may be the last time we see the legend in the Octagon. Maybe the "old dog" still has tricks and can pull off a win on Saturday.