The “fight card of the century” goes down today in Riyadh, topped by Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s undisputed championship rematch. MMA News has you covered with all the action!
A stacked lineup is set for Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Arena on Saturday, February 22. In the headlining act, Beterbiev and Bivol will run back their undisputed light heavyweight title fight from last October.
First time around, the 40-year-old Russian-Canadian fell on the right side of a highly debated majority decision verdict. Bivol will now have his eyes on redemption after having his previously undefeated record blemished.
Before they go to battle, the co-main event will see Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole collide on just days’ notice. The New Zealander was originally slated to challenge IBF Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois before the Brit fell ill during fight week.
The card will also see title defenses for Shakur Stevenson, Carlos Adames, Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Joshua Buatsi.
Ahead of today’s event, see below for the full card and broadcast information, and be sure to check back later for live results and all the highlights as they come.
Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Results & Highlights
Fight Card (10:30 AM ET, DAZN/PPV.com):
- Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event: Artur Beterbiev (C) vs. Dmitry Bivol
- Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole
- WBC Lightweight Championship: Shakur Stevenson (C) vs. Josh Padley
- WBC Middleweight Championship: Carlos Adames (C) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz
- WBC Interim Super Welterweight Championship: Vergil Ortiz Jr. (C) vs. Israil Madrimov
- Vacant WBC Interim Heavyweight Championship: Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel
- WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship: Joshua Buatsi (C) vs. Callum Smith
