At the moment’s UFC Saudi Arabia occasion was headlined by a middleweight bout that includes Robert Whittaker taking over Ikram Aliskerov.
Whittaker (27-7 MMA) was returning to motion for the primary time since scoring a unanimous determination win over Paulo Costa this previous February at UFC 298. The victory was after all preceded by a TKO loss to reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.
In the meantime, Ikram Aliskerov (15-2 MMA) entered the competition having gone an ideal 2-0 since becoming a member of the Final Combating Championship. The Russian standout had scored stoppage victories over Phil Hawes and Warley Alvez in his first two Octagon appearances in 2023.
Tonight’s UFC Saudi Arabia fundamental occasion proved to be a one-sided affair. Robert Whittaker was in a position to damage Ikram Aliskerov early and by no means took his foot off the gasoline. After touchdown a tough kick, ‘The Reaper’ linked with a stupendous uppercut that sat the Russian down. A couple of observe up pictures was all of the referee wanted to see to step in and wave off the bout.
Official UFC Saudi Arabia Outcomes: Robert Whittaker def. Ikram Aliskerov by way of KO in Spherical 1
Try how the professionals reacted to ‘Whittaker vs. Aliskerov’ under:
Bobby doesn’t look completely happy pic.twitter.com/JF8pqhoAhR
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 22, 2024
Let’s go @robwhittakermma 🤙🏽 #JustScrap
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) June 22, 2024
Bobby appears able to run by way of a brick wall. Excited for this one! #UFCSaudiArabia
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 22, 2024
BOBBY FUCKIN KNUCKS
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 22, 2024
What a legend @robwhittakermma 👏🏼
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) June 22, 2024
Whittaker was a bridge too far for Aliskerov.
Whittaker finishes him early within the first spherical.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 22, 2024
The veteran in Whitaker, realizing that the uppercut would finally be there. #UFCSaudiArabia
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 22, 2024
That uppercut was NASTYYYY#UFCSaudiArabia
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 22, 2024
@robwhittakermma is a beast!! The most effective to do it #UFCSaudiArabia
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) June 22, 2024
Beautiful proper hand!!! What a end!! #UFCSaudiArabia
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 22, 2024
Wow! What a efficiency by Whitaker! #UFCSaudiArabia
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) June 22, 2024
Who would you prefer to see Robert Whittaker struggle subsequent following his knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov this night in Riyadh?