The UFC returns to Saudi Arabia on Saturday with a loaded fight card for UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov. Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces surging contender Nassourdine Imavov in the main event at ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Makhachev vs. Moicano will be available through pay-per-view in the US on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can opt to add it on to their monthly plan ( click here to see how ), but note that ESPN+ PPV coverage of the fight only applies to the main card matches that start at 10 p.m. ET and it's a $79.99 add-on to the monthly subscription.

Today's UFC 311 was meant to see a long awaited rematch between Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan more than five years since their first battle. But the contender had to pull out at the 11th hour due to injury, giving the 35-year-old Brazilian Moicano a shot at the gold instead.

The best facts about UFC Saudi Arabia, where Israel Adesanya faces a three-fight losing skid for the first time in his combat career.

This will be Tsarukyan’s first title fight in the UFC. The Armenian fighter has won each of his last four bouts, including a split decision win at UFC 300 over Charles Oliveira. Tsarukyan has a record of 22-3, with 14 wins coming via knockout or submission.

This weekend, the UFC’s Octagon heads east to Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh hosts a UFC Fight Night event featuring the return of one of the sport’s biggest stars. Fo

UFC Saudi Arabia start time and how to watch fights - Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces rising contender Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh