Former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov headlined UFC Saudi Arabia’s inaugural event. Whittaker delivered a dominant first-round knockout against Aliskerov. Extending his win streak to two fights and positioning himself as a title contender. Before discussing his title prospects, let’s consider how much money Robert Whittaker earned from his knockout victory tonight.
Robert Whittaker’s Payout for Knocking Out Ikram Aliskerov
In the main event at UFC Saudi Arabia, Robert Whittaker secured a knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov at 1:49 of the first round. According to ‘the Sportster‘, Robert Whittaker’s earnings for this fight are expected to increase significantly. Previously, he earned $400,000 for defeating Paulo Costa. As the headliner in Riyadh, his payout could reach $500,000. Whittaker even earned the performance of the night bonus of $50,000.
Aliskerov, who lost the fight, will still earn significant money. He accepted the fight on short notice and will likely receive a career-high payment of $100,000, significantly more due to his last-minute involvement.
Aliskerov stepped up to the challenge on just nine days’ notice, filling in for Khamzat Chimaev, who had to withdraw due to illness. In the bout, Whittaker showcased his superior skillset. Landing a powerful left hand early in the fight set the stage for the finish.
After a series of follow-up strikes and a head-kick attempt against the cage. Robert Whittaker delivered a decisive uppercut that knocked Aliskerov down, securing a first-round knockout. The fight was officially stopped at 1:49 of the opening round, marking only the second loss in Aliskerov’s professional career.
