“The Ultimate Fighter” finalist Men’s Medal Ottoman is said to have locked itself inside
Ultimate Fighting Championship debut despite losing in the finale of the reality series.
Osmanli goes head-to-head Pavel Andrusca in a bantamweight clash at UFC Saudi Arabia December 5 in Riyadh respectively Nolan King.
Mehemmedal Osmanli will reportedly face Pavel Andrusca in his UFC debut in Riyadh
Osmanli (11-2) took over Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu in the heavyweight finals of “TUF 34” in September. He suffered a disqualification loss after Uulu landed an illegal knee to the head. However, it was controversial at the end, because Uulu seemed to be defending himself at first, but immediately limped when the referee intervened.
Osmanli has finished nine of his 11 career victories and was on a nine-fight streak prior to his TUF disqualification loss.
Meanwhile, Andrusca defeated (9-0). Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision in his short-notice UFC debut in September. While the undefeated Moldovan moved up to featherweight for his UFC debut, he drops back down for his sophomore Octagon outing. He has finished seven of his nine pro fights.
Pavel Andrusca (9-0) vs. MuhammadAli Osmanli (12-2) set for #UFCSaudiArabia per multiple sources 🔥🔥 Story via @MMAJunkie https://t.co/zbSZfPQxxg
— Nolan King (@mma_kings)
November 5, 2026