UFC on ABC 6the promotion’s debut in Saudi Arabia was a hindrance when Ikram Aliskerov entered the main event against Robert Whittaker nine days in advance after Khamzat Chimaev was hospitalized due to illness.
Preview of Robert Whittaker vs.
Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) was eager to reposition himself as a potential middleweight title contender by taking on Chimaev’s undefeated record following his victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298 in February. The former champion didn’t hesitate to accept a lower-ranked replacement, however, and will look to maintain his fourth-place finish in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie midfield ratings.
Aliskerov (15-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will look to achieve a career-changing triumph over Whittaker in short order. He was originally scheduled to fight in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 58 a week earlier, but was moved to the main attraction after his former opponent Chimaev withdrew.
Robert Whittaker vs Ikram Aliskerov odds
DraftKings has released the odds for the fight, with Pereira opening as a slight -155 favorite over Aliskerov, who is a +130 underdog.
How to watch Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov in UFC on ABC 6
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When: Saturday, June 22, 2024
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Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Transmission/Transmission: ABC, ESPN+
For more information on the card, visit the MMA Junkie events hub to UFC on ABC 6.
