Whittaker Wins Again! Excitement Fills the Air as UFC Makes History in Saudi Arabia

Whittaker Wins as UFC Makes History in Saudi Arabia
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The UFC’s first event in Saudi Arabia, held on June 22nd, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, proved to be a successful one, featuring a mix of close decisions, dominant performances, and a thrilling main event.

The night kicked off with preliminary bouts streamed live on ESPN+ and ESPN. In a back-and-forth battle, Muin Gafurov defeated Kyung Ho Kang by unanimous decision (30-27 x 3) in the bantamweight division.

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov secured a hard-fought victory over Brendson Ribeiro via majority decision (29-28 x 2, 28-28) at light heavyweight.

Chang Ho Lee emerged victorious in a split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) against Xiao Long in a bantamweight clash that marked the successful conclusion of the second season of Road to UFC.

The main card, broadcasted on ABC and ESPN+, delivered a series of high-octane fights. Welterweights, middleweights, light heavyweights, and heavyweights all showcased their skills.

In the main event, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker returned to the Octagon after a decision win over Paulo Costa.

He faced the undefeated Ikram Aliskerov, who was looking to extend his perfect professional record inside the UFC. Details about the outcome of the main event are not provided in the articles you shared, so you can find out the results from other sources.

The co-main event featured a heavyweight showdown between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov. More information is needed to determine the winner of this bout as well.

The night was filled with exciting moments, with fighters like Kelvin Gastelum, Daniel Rodriguez, Shara Magomedov, Antonio Trocoli, Johnny Walker, and Volkan Oezdemir also competing on the card. You can find the results of these fights through additional online resources.