UFC Saudia Arabia has misplaced one-half of its foremost occasion.
All of the latest UFC turmoil has surrounded UFC 303 on the finish of the month (Sat., June 29, 2024). Sadly, the promotion’s debut in Saudia Arabia has additionally hit a snag.
MMA Mania has confirmed with sources that Khamzat Chimaev is out of UFC Saudi Arabia’s foremost occasion in opposition to former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker (25-7), subsequent weekend (Sat., June 22, 2024). Stepping in for him would be the surging prospect, Ikram Aliskerov (15-1). On account of the change, Aliskerov’s authentic opponent at UFC Vegas 93, Antonio Trocoli, will now face Gregory Rodrigues within the co-main occasion this weekend (Sat., June 15, 2024). Chimaev’s coach, Mukhammad Eskirkhanov, shared the next picture of Chimaev within the hospital on his Instagram tales. UFC CEO, Dana White, has since confirmed the information, noting that Chimaev fell “violently unwell.”
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Coincidentally, Alsikerov will fill in in opposition to Whittaker for the one fighter to have defeated him in his 16-fight profession. Earlier than they reached UFC, Aliskerov misplaced through a primary spherical knockout in opposition to Chimaev in Courageous Fight Federation. They’ve gained seven and eight consecutively since, respectively.
The total UFC Saudi Arabia struggle card will be seen beneath
185 lbs.: Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov
265 lbs.: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov
170 lbs.: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez
205 lbs.: Johnny Walker vs. Volkan Oezdemir
205 lbs.: Shara Magomedov vs. Joilton Lutterbach
135 lbs.: Farid Basharat vs. Montel Jackson
155 lbs.: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Jared Gordon
135 lbs.: Kyung Ho Kang vs. Muin Gafurov
170 lbs.: Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nicolas Dalby
205 lbs.: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Brendson Ribeiro
145 lbs.: Muhammad Naimov vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan
185 lbs.: Abu Azaitar vs. Denis Tiuliulin
135 lbs.: Xiao Lengthy vs. Chang Ho Lee
