The UFC is set to make their long-awaited debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with an insane card featuring a highly anticipated bout between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Get all the details and fight predictions here.
| Fight | Result |
|---|---|
| Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev | TBD |
| Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov | TBD |
| Johnny Walker vs. Volkan Oezdemir | TBD |
| Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez | TBD |
| Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Ihor Potieria | TBD |
The UFC is set to make their long-awaited debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with an insane card. The main event will feature a five-round bout between the #2 ranked Middleweight Robert Whittaker and the #8 ranked Khamzat Chimaev. Other exciting matchups include a heavyweight clash between #3 Sergei Pavlovich and #6 Alexander Volkov, a light-heavyweight showdown between #7 Johnny Walker and #9 Volkan Oezdemir, and a welterweight bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Daniel Rodriguez. Fans are eagerly awaiting this stacked card!
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make their long-awaited debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with an incredible lineup of fights. The event, which will be the sixth UFC event on ABC, is scheduled to take place on June 22nd at the Kingdom Arena.
The main event of the card will feature a highly anticipated five-round bout between the #2 ranked Middleweight, Robert Whittaker, and the #8 ranked Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker is coming off a dominant unanimous decision victory against Paulo Costa at UFC 298, where he bounced back from a loss to Dricus du Plessis. On the other hand, Chimaev is undefeated with an impressive thirteen-fight win streak. His last win came against Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, where he secured a majority decision victory.
In addition to the main event, the card boasts several other exciting matchups. The heavyweight bout between #3 Sergei Pavlovich and #6 Alexander Volkov is expected to be a slugfest, while the light-heavyweight clash between #7 Johnny Walker and #9 Volkan Oezdemir promises fireworks. Fans can also look forward to a welterweight showdown between Kelvin Gastelum and Daniel Rodriguez, as well as a light-heavyweight bout featuring Sharabutdin Magomedov and Ihor Potieria.
The UFC’s decision to bring such an impressive card to Saudi Arabia has generated a lot of buzz among fans and the MMA community. With a mix of established contenders and rising stars, this event is sure to deliver an unforgettable night of fights.
| Fight | Result |
|---|---|
| Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev | TBD |
| Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov | TBD |
| Johnny Walker vs. Volkan Oezdemir | TBD |
| Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez | TBD |
| Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Ihor Potieria | TBD |
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