The first-ever event of UFC in Saudi Arabia featured an electrifying main card that kicked off and concluded with first-round knockouts. Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker delivered a stunning finish to cap off the night in spectacular fashion. Let’s delve into all the thrilling finishes during this memorable fight night event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Highlighted Finishes at UFC Saudi Arabia
In the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia, former middleweight champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker made a statement in Saudi Arabia, stopping Ikram Aliskerov by first-round knockout at 1:49 of the opening round. This victory halted Aliskerov’s seven-fight winning streak with an impressive performance from Whittaker.
Shara Magomedov remained unbeaten on the main card in MMA, collecting his second straight UFC victory. Magomedov out-worked late replacement Antonio Trocoli and ultimately finished him by knockout (strikes) in the third round at 2:27.
Also on the main card, Volkan Oezdemir kicked things off with a bang, sending Johnny Walker into the “Shadow Realm” with a first-round knockout at 2:28. In a preliminary card matchup, Felipe Lima defeated Muhammad Naimov by submission (rear-naked choke) in the third round at 1:15.
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Additionally, the inaugural event of UFC Saudi Arabia met expectations, delivering an evening packed with thrilling action at Kingdom Arena. Several standout performances across competitive divisions elevated the profiles of the winners. The event proved to be a thoroughly entertaining talent showcase, marking the successful debut in Saudi Arabia.
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