UFC Saudi Arabia Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Scorecards

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6/23/20241 min read

The UFC ventures into Saudi Arabia for the first time with a UFC Fight Night card headlined by former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and rising prospect Ikram Aliskerov. This event takes place on Saturday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, with the main card starting at 3 p.m. ET.

Main Event: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov

Robert Whittaker (25-7): The No. 3-ranked middleweight, Whittaker is a seasoned UFC veteran known for his resilience and diverse skill set. With a 13-3 record at middleweight, his only recent losses have been to elite competitors like Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis. Whittaker aims to secure his spot as a top contender and potentially vie for the title again by year’s end.
Ikram Aliskerov (15-1): Stepping in for Khamzat Chimaev on short notice, Aliskerov is a promising Dagestani fighter with a reputation for toughness and skill. Despite limited UFC experience, his decisive victories over Phil Hawes and Warlley Alves showcase his potential. A win against Whittaker could catapult Aliskerov into the top five of the division.

Betting Odds

Robert Whittaker: -150 favorite
Ikram Aliskerov: +125 underdog

Co-Main Event: Pavlovich vs. Volkov

Sergei Pavlovich (-220): Ranked heavyweight contender known for his knockout power.
Alexander Volkov (+180): Another top heavyweight, Volkov brings experience and a versatile striking game.

Expert Predictions: Daniel Vithlani

Daniel Vithlani, a SportsLine expert, has provided valuable insights and predictions for this event:

Daniel Rodriguez (+205) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (-250): Vithlani predicts an upset for Rodriguez, citing Gastelum's recent struggles and vulnerabilities. Gastelum, once a rising star, has faced difficulties against top-tier competition, losing three of his last four fights. Rodriguez, despite back-to-back losses, has a powerful striking ability that could exploit Gastelum's declining defense .