UFC Hosts First Event in Saudi Arabia with Whittaker vs. Aliskerov Main Event

Robert Whittaker faces Ikram Aliskerov after Khamzat Chimaev withdraws due to illness, marking a historic night for the UFC.

Ikram Aliskerov steps in on short notice for his third UFC fight against seasoned veteran Robert Whittaker.
Whittaker was originally set to fight Khamzat Chimaev, who withdrew due to a 'violent' illness.
Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Aliskerov, calling him a 'future star' and reminding him of the challenge ahead.
The event also features a heavyweight bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov.
UFC Saudi Arabia's fight card includes notable names like Kelvin Gastelum and Johnny Walker.