The Ultimate Fighting Championship also known as UFC Saudi Arabia is set to present Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev, a mixed martial arts match that will happen on June 22, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UFC Saudi Arabia was initially scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on March 2, 2024. On January 24, Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, declared the event had been formally rescheduled until June 22.
The main event is anticipated to feature a middleweight championship eliminator between Khamzat Chimaev (13-0-0) and former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker (25-7-0).
What Time Will The Fight Begin For Fans In US and UK To Watch
UFC Saudi Arabia will take place on June 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev will be broadcast live by ESPN+ PPV, ESPN, and ESPN+. The main card will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET, and the preliminary card will kick off at 12 p.m. ET.
For Fans in the UK, the fight will be broadcast live at 5 p.m. GMT, with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. GMT.
Complete List Of Fighters Fighting In UFC Saudi Arabia Card
UFC Saudi Arabia will be an intriguing fight for the UFC and MMA fans. The fighter list below is susceptible to change, with changes made to the schedule by the organization.
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Main Card
- Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Middleweight Main Event
- Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov: Heavyweight
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez: Welterweight
- Muhammad Naimov vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan: Featherweight
- Johnny Walker vs. Volkan Oezdemir: Light Heavyweight
- Shara Magomedov vs. Joilton Lutterbach
Prelims
- Jared Gordon vs. Nasrat Haqparast: Lightweight
- Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nicolas Dalby: Welterweight
- Montel Jackson vs. Farid Basharat: Bantamweight
- Kyung Ho Kang vs. Muin Gafurov: Bantamweigh
- Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Brendson Ribeiro: Light Heavyweight
- Abu Azaitar vs. Denis Tiuliulin: Middleweight
- Xiao Long vs. Chang Ho Lee: Bantamweight
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