Mehemmedali Osmanli vs. Pavel Andrusca Booked for UFC Saudi Arabia

"The Ultimate Fighter" finalist Mehemmedali Osmanli has reportedly booked his official Octagon debut. The bantamweight contender will square off against undefeated prospect Pavel Andrusca at UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5 in Riyadh, according to a report by Nolan King.

Osmanli (11-2) previously reached the bantamweight finals of "TUF 34" this past September, where he faced Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu. The bout ended in a disqualification loss for Osmanli after he landed an illegal knee to Uulu's head while Uulu was grounded. The outcome sparked controversy, as Uulu initially appeared to defend himself before going limp once the referee intervened. Prior to that disqualification, Osmanli had been riding a nine-fight winning streak and has finished nine of his 11 career victories.

He faces a stiff test in Andrusca (9-0), who enters his sophomore UFC appearance with a spotless professional record. The Moldovan fighter made his promotional debut on short notice in September, stepping up to featherweight to secure a unanimous decision victory over Nathaniel Wood. Andrusca, who has finished seven of his nine career bouts, will now drop back down to his natural weight class at bantamweight to welcome Osmanli to the Octagon.