UFC Saudi Arabia Main Card Loses Muniz-Aliskerov Fight Due to Visa Issues

The UFC's upcoming event in Saudi Arabia on February 1 has faced a setback as the middleweight bout between Andre Muniz and Ikram Aliskerov has been canceled due to passport issues for Muniz. He announced on Instagram that neither he nor the UFC were aware of these complications in time, prompting a decision to reschedule the fight for a later date. This cancellation marks the second time their matchup has been called off, as it was originally scheduled for June 2024 before Muniz withdrew due to injury. Muniz, who recently won against Jun Yong Park, has not fought in over a year, while Aliskerov is looking to rebound from a loss to Robert Whittaker. Despite this loss, the event will still feature notable fighters like Israel Adesanya and Michael Page, promising an exciting night of MMA action. The UFC has not yet announced when Muniz and Aliskerov will face off again.