UFC on ABC is a historic Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia, set for June 22, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. After Khamzat Chimaev withdrew due to sickness, the lineup included a different headliner. As a result, Ikram Aliskerov intervened to confront Robert Whittaker. It is expected to be a historic occasion for competitors and spectators, as it is the UFC’s first event in Saudi Arabia. Check out the top 5 bouts at the UFC Saudi Arabia event.
Top Bouts to Watch at UFC’s Inaugural Event in UFC Saudi Arabia
In UFC Saudi Arabia, the main attraction will be a middleweight title eliminator bout between former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker, currently ranked #3 in the UFC middleweight division, will confront the unranked yet skilled Aliskerov, who boasts impressive striking and grappling abilities. This matchup poses a tough challenge for Whittaker.
The co-main event features top Russian heavyweights Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov. Additionally, Pavlovich is eager to rebound from his knockout loss to Tom Aspinall. He is competing for the first time since he was thrust into an interim title bout against Aspinall. This defeat ended his six-fight streak of first-round finishes, setting the stage for a thrilling fight for the fans.
Also on the main card are Johnny Walker vs. Volkan Oezdemir and Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez. Gastelum and Rodriguez, two welterweights looking to bounce back, square off in the middle of the main card. The welterweight division is always competitive, and this clash is one fans cannot afford to miss.
Johnny Walker and Volkan Oezdemir open the main card in the light heavyweight division at Kingdom Arena. Both fighters, known for their exceptional skills, will be eager to secure a victory. Walker, the bigger, more athletic, and less weathered fighter, has the upper hand in this matchup.
Lastly, Shara Magomedov will face Antonio Trocoli. UFC CEO Dana White announced that Magomedov is no longer fighting Joilton Lutterbach at Saturday’s UFC Saudi Arabia card for undisclosed reasons.
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Trocoli, who is making his UFC debut on a four-fight unbeaten streak, replaces Lutterbach. Magomedov, with a 12-0 record and 10 knockouts, promises an action-packed fight.
So don’t miss a moment of UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov live from Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia on June 22, 2024.
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