UFC Vegas 85 India Time, Fight Card and Preview

UFC Vegas 85 happens this weekend. Get ready for an exhilarating 11-week ride inside the UFC Octagon, as this weekend marks the kick off of a remarkable stretch that will unfold over consecutive Saturdays, culminating with the grand spectacle of UFC 300 in April. Brace yourselves for a series of events that will undoubtedly bring changes and clarity to multiple divisions, propelling some athletes to new heights while others grapple with the sting of defeat.

Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov Preview

Commencing with this Saturday's showdown at the UFC APEX, the main event features a dynamic clash between two ranked middleweights aiming to set the tone for an impactful 2024. Roman Dolidze, after notching three wins in the final seven months of 2023 and extending his winning streak to four, looks to rebound from a sole appearance last year, which resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Marvin Vettori. Standing at 6-2 inside the Octagon across two divisions with an overall record of 12-2, Dolidze is determined to showcase more of his potential going forward.

His opponent, 28-year-old Nassourdine Imavov, aspired for a more active and fruitful 2023 after only one appearance the previous year. Despite doubling his number of fights, the outcomes were not in his favor, with a main event loss to Sean Strickland and a no-contest ruling against Chris Curtis due to an accidental clash of heads. Both fighters currently hold positions in the Top 15, with Dolidze at No. 8 and Imavov at No. 11, making this a crucial moment to secure a strong performance and regain momentum in the division.

Renato Moicano vs Drew Dober

In another compelling matchup, Renato Moicano, a featherweight rankings fixture at the start of his UFC journey, now brings his talents to the lightweight division. Sporting a 4-2 record in the new weight class and adopting the moniker "Money Moicano," he seeks to continue his success after a dominating finish against Brad Riddell in late 2022. On the other side of the Octagon, the ever-entertaining Drew Dober, known for his exciting battles and walkouts to the beats of "This Is How We Do It," aims to build on his recent victory over Ricky Glenn and further solidify his presence with four wins, all by finishes, in his last five outings.

UFC Vegas 85 Fight Card

Main Event: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov

Other Main Card Matches:

• Renato Moicano vs Drew Dober
• Randy Brown vs Muslim Salikhov
• Viviane Araújo vs Natalia Silva
• Aliaskhab Khizriev vs Makhmud Muradov
• Gilbert Urbina vs Charles Radtke

Prelim Matches:

• Molly McCann vs Diana Belbita
• Azat Maksum vs Charles Johnson
• Themba Gorimbo vs Pete Rodriguez
• JeongYeong Lee vs Blake Bilder
• Luana Carolina vs Julija Stoliarenko
• Landon Quiñones vs Marqeul Mederos
• Thomas Petersen vs Jamal Pogues

Road To UFC Finals, Season 2

• Rei Tsuruya vs Jiniushiyue
• Taiwan vs Yi Zha
• Rongzhu vs Shin Haraguchi

UFC Vegas 85 India Time

UFC Vegas 85 also known as UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is set to take place on Sunday, February 4, according to Indian Standard Time (IST). The event will unfold at UFC APEX in Las Vegas and will be exclusively streamed on SONY LIV and SONY TEN 2.

The preliminary fights are scheduled to kick off at 2:30 AM IST, followed by the main card at 5:30 AM IST on Monday, February 5. Additionally, Indian viewers can catch the live broadcast of the ROAD TO UFC Season 2 finals at 10:00 AM IST on UFC Fight Pass, immediately following the conclusion of UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov.

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