Zuffa Boxing 13 in Riyadh: Adames vs Warburton
Boulevard Riyadh City hosts another major fight night this month, as Riyadh Season Zuffa Boxing 13 brings WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames against Welsh challenger Gerome Warburton to The Venue in Riyadh on Saturday 14 November 2026. The main event runs for ten rounds at a contract weight of 165 pounds, and the WBC title is not at stake.
Adames enters the bout with a record of 25 wins, one defeat and one draw, with 18 knockouts. Warburton, from Colwyn Bay in Wales, stands at 18 wins, two defeats and two draws, with two knockouts. The promotion confirmed the pairing on 30 October 2026, and the card sits inside the Riyadh Season 2026 programme organised by the General Entertainment Authority.
Why the title is not on the line
Adames holds the WBC middleweight belt, but this bout is a non-title contest. The middleweight limit is 160 pounds, and the two men meet at 165 pounds. That five-pound gap takes the belt out of the contest while keeping a recognised champion at the top of the card. Warburton still faces a reigning world champion, but he cannot leave Riyadh with the title on this occasion.
Adames last fought in a title defence against Austin Williams, which he won clearly. Sky Sports records that win as his third title defence, and notes that the Dominican is unbeaten in his last eight bouts. Warburton rebuilt his career in 2026 with back-to-back decision wins over former British middleweight champion Nathan Heaney. He is a former Welsh middleweight champion who has also challenged for British and Commonwealth honours.
The full card confirmed so far
The promotion has confirmed five bouts plus two further scheduled fighters. The table below gives the card as announced on 30 October 2026.
| Bout | Weight and rounds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Adames vs Gerome Warburton | 165 lb catchweight, 10 rounds | Main event, non-title |
| Jason Moloney vs Andres Teran | Bantamweight, 10 rounds | Co-main event |
| Bruno Surace vs Kamil Bednarek | Super-middleweight, 10 rounds | Bednarek unbeaten at 17-0 |
| Ivan Ortiz vs Dariial Kuchmenov | Lightweight, 8 rounds | Both men unbeaten in effect: Ortiz 13-0-2, Kuchmenov 10-0 |
| Radzhab Butaev vs Alexander Castro | Middleweight, 10 rounds | Butaev 16-2, Castro 15-2 |
Jason Moloney, the Australian former world champion, makes his Zuffa Boxing debut in the co-main event. His record is 29 wins and four defeats, with 20 knockouts. He has won his last two bouts in Australia as he works back toward another championship run. Andres Teran of Mexico is 19-2 with 14 knockouts, and he stopped the previously unbeaten Floyd Diaz in the sixth round at Zuffa Boxing 08 in June 2026.
Bruno Surace of France is 26-1-2 with five knockouts, and he fights two bouts after his knockout win over Jaime Munguia. Kamil Bednarek of Poland is unbeaten at 17-0 with ten knockouts. Ivan Ortiz of Mexico upset the previously unbeaten Justin Viloria in his last outing, while Dariial Kuchmenov has extended his knockout streak to five, most recently with a fourth-round win over Jorge Lagunas.
Two Uzbek prospects are also scheduled for the card: heavyweight Jakhongir Zokirov, 2-0 with two knockouts, and light heavyweight Tullo Boymatov, 1-0 with one knockout. Their opponents were not named in the announcement material checked for this article, so check the official listing before fight week for the completed card.
How to watch and where to buy tickets
Zuffa Boxing 13 streams live on Paramount+ in the United States and Canada, and it airs on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Tickets are sold through WeBook, the season booking platform. This guide does not list a ticket price or a start time, because secondary listings disagree on both points and the promotion announcement checked here gives neither figure. Check the WeBook listing for the current tiers and timings before you book.
The Venue has become the busiest indoor room of the season. It staged Canelo Alvarez against Christian Mbilli on 31 October 2026, it hosts Power Slap 26 on Friday 6 November, and it hosts WWE Crown Jewel on Saturday 7 November. Zuffa Boxing 13 on 14 November keeps that run going one week later. Readers following the November fight calendar can compare the cards in our Canelo vs Mbilli fight week guide and our Power Slap 26 guide, and the WWE Crown Jewel guide covers the wrestling show in the same room.
What Zuffa Boxing is
Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings and Sela, the entertainment company. It was founded by UFC chief executive Dana White and General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh. Its Riyadh Season cards put established champions and prospects on the same bill, which is the pattern this 14 November card follows: a reigning champion in a catchweight main event, a former champion in the co-main event, and unbeaten fighters further down the bill.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Zuffa Boxing 13?
Zuffa Boxing 13 takes place on Saturday 14 November 2026 at The Venue in Riyadh, as part of Riyadh Season 2026. Carlos Adames faces Gerome Warburton in the main event, with Jason Moloney against Andres Teran as the co-main event.
Is the WBC middleweight title on the line?
No. Adames is the WBC middleweight champion, but the bout is a ten-round non-title contest at a contract weight of 165 pounds. The middleweight limit is 160 pounds, so the belt cannot change hands at the agreed catchweight.
How can I watch Adames vs Warburton?
The card streams live on Paramount+ in the United States and Canada, and it airs on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Check the WeBook listing for ticket tiers and timings, since secondary listings disagree on price and start time.
Who else is fighting on the card?
The confirmed undercard includes Bruno Surace against Kamil Bednarek, Ivan Ortiz against Dariial Kuchmenov, and Radzhab Butaev against Alexander Castro. Jakhongir Zokirov and Tullo Boymatov are also scheduled, with their opponents not named in the announcement material checked here.
By Ishtiaq Hussain. Last updated: 5 November 2026