Robert Whittaker was the star of the UFC’s debut event in Saudi Arabia, emerging on top in Saturday’s main fight UFC on ABC 6.
Former UFC middleweight champion Whittaker (26-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) produced his fastest finish in over nine years when he stopped last-minute replacement Ikram Aliskerov (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) less than two minutes after the start. the opening round at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
After the victory, Whittaker called himself the “bogeyman” of the 185-pound division and made it clear that he is looking for the belt he lost almost six years ago.
What’s next for Whittaker? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC on ABC 6.
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