Which Fighters Are Competing in UFC Saudi Arabia Whittaker vs. Chimaev Card?

Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is an upcoming event scheduled for June 22, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main event features a middleweight title eliminator bout between former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Along with this headliner, the event promises more exciting fights. Let’s look at the full fight card and other event details.

Which Other Fighters Are Competing in UFC Saudi Arabia?

The UFC is set to make its highly anticipated debut in Saudi Arabia with an upcoming fight card. The event was originally scheduled for March 2, 2024, but was later postponed to a new date. The fight card is nearing completion, with one notable change – Shara Magomedov has a new opponent for his second UFC fight, as Ihor Potieria had to withdraw. Potieria had recently suffered a first-round loss to Michel Pereira at UFC 301.

Fans won’t want to miss the UFC’s historic debut in the Kingdom, which will feature a main-event showdown between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev.

UFC Saudi Arabia: Whittaker vs. Chimaev will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The action starts with the prelims, available on ESPN and ESPN+, starting at noon ET, followed by the main card on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET. The event promises an electrifying lineup of fights, making it a must-watch for MMA fans worldwide.