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 Arena in Riyadh. The reason for Leavitt’s withdrawal is not clear at this time.
Two people with knowledge of the change recently informed MMA Junkie of the new lightweight matchup but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Oki (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) won a split decision 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 an impressive upset victory over highly-touted George Hardwick on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. He debuted in March when he lost a second-round knockout to Loik Radzhabov.
With the change, the UFC Fight Night 250 lineup includes:
- Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
- Shara M