UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov – Results and Highlights

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, marks its inaugural event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a showstopping main event between No.3 Robert Whittaker and rising middleweight star Ikram Aliskerov. The event is in partnership with the Kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and took place at Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.

The event kicked off at a special time with prelims starting at 12pm ET/9am PT on ESPN and ABC, followed by the main card at 3pm ET/12pm PT, featuring Whittaker vs. Aliskerov in a five-round fight.

ChangHo Lee emerges victorious against Xiao Long in the Road to UFC tournament at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Lee claimed the victory following a hard-fought battle that saw both fighters showcasing their skills and determination.

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov secures a majority decision win over Plamen Dimitrov in the DWCS Class of ’23 matchup. The fight was intense, with both fighters showing impressive resilience and technique.

Brazilian Felipe Lima emerges victorious against Muhammad Naimov, showcasing a strong performance in the bantamweight bout. The win marks Lima’s 13th consecutive victory, establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.

Rinat Fakhretdinov of Russia secures a split decision victory over Danish fighter Nicolas Dalby in the UFC Fight Night event at Kingdom Arena. Fakhretdinov’s win continues his unbeaten streak in the UFC welterweight division.

In a thrilling matchup between Kang and Gafurov, it was Gafurov who emerged victorious, taking the win in the bantamweight contest. The fight showcased back-and-forth action and high-level skills from both fighters.

The UFC Fight Night event also saw Daniel Rodriguez score an upset victory over Kelvin Gastelum in the welterweight bout. Rodriguez’s win marks a significant moment in his career as he continues to make waves in the UFC.