Don’t miss the highly anticipated middleweight title eliminator between Whittaker and Chimaev in Saudi Arabia. Find out more about this exciting UFC fight night and the undercard matchups.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 22 | Whittaker vs Chimaev: Middleweight Title Eliminator |
| – | Alexander Volkov vs Sergei Pavlovich: All-Russian Heavyweight Contest |
Chechen-born Khamzat Chimaev is set to face former middleweight world champion Robert Whittaker in a highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia on June 22. This fight will serve as a title eliminator for the middleweight division in the UFC. The winner will earn the opportunity to challenge the reigning champion, Dricus du Plessis, later this year. In addition, the undercard will feature an exciting all-Russian heavyweight contest between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich.
Whittaker vs Chimaev: Middleweight Title Eliminator
Chechen-born Khamzat Chimaev is set to face former middleweight world champion Robert Whittaker in a highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia on June 22. This fight will serve as a title eliminator for the middleweight division in the UFC. Both fighters will headline the UFC’s first fight night in the Kingdom.
Chimaev, with an impressive undefeated record of 13 fights, is facing his toughest challenge yet against the experienced Australian fighter, Whittaker. The winner of this bout will earn the opportunity to challenge the reigning champion, Dricus du Plessis, later this year.
In addition to the main event, the undercard will feature an exciting all-Russian heavyweight contest between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich.
Originally scheduled for March, this event marks the second major MMA event in Saudi Arabia in 2024, following the Professional Fighters League (PFL) fight night held in February.
Saudi Arabia ‘s investment in MMA events reflects its commitment to sports, despite ongoing criticism of the country’s human rights record.
