UFC Fight Night 250: Gaziev vs Petersen - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Shamil Gaziev and Thomas Petersen meet in the octagon at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight will form part of the undercard for UFC Fight Night 250, headlined by Israel Adesanya versus Nassourdine Imavov.

Shamil Gaziev from Bahrain holds a record of 13 wins with one loss. His last win against Don'Tale Mayes came through a unanimous decision. Known for his striking power, Gaziev racked up eight knockout victories. This suggests he may hold an edge over Petersen.

What time is Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen fight

Live coverage for the Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen main card will start at 09:00 AM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025	09:00 AM	10:40 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025	06:00 AM	07:40 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025	01:00 PM	02:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Monday, Feb. 3, 2025	12:00 AM	01:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 250 event will take place on February 2, 2025, at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event starts at 10:40 AM EST. This fight night features a heavyweight bout between Gaziev and Petersen as part of the undercard.

The main event of the night will be Israel Adesanya facing Nassourdine Imavov. Please note that the ring walk times may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights in the undercard.

For viewers around the world, it is important to check local listings for start times as they may differ based on your time zone.

Fighters Details

Shamil Gaziev faces off against Thomas Petersen in the heavyweight division at UFC Fight Night 250.

Shamil Gaziev

Nationality: Bahrain
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 118.8 kg
Total Fights: 14
Record: 13 / 1 / 0

Shamil Gaziev, hailing from Bahrain, brings an impressive record of 13 wins and only one loss since turning pro. His last fight saw him securing a unanimous decision victory against Don'Tale Mayes, a formidable opponent with a respectable track record. Gaziev's experience and previous opponent's caliber position him as a strong contender for this bout.

Thomas Petersen

Nationality: United States
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 117.5 kg
Total Fights: 11
Record: 9 / 2 / 0

Thomas Petersen, known as "The Train," boasts 9 wins with significant knockout power. In his recent fight, he defeated Mohammed Usman, a skilled fighter with professional accomplishments. Petersen's knockout ability makes him a challenging adversary for Gaziev.

Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen Betting Odds

Favorite: Shamil Gaziev : 1.3 (-345)
Underdog: Thomas Petersen : 3.8 (+280)

Method of victory	Shamil Gaziev	Thomas Petersen
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.3 (+132)	9.0 (+800)
By decision or technical decision	3.6 (+260)	7.5 (+650)

How and where to watch the Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen Fight

You can watch Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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