Pre-fight discussion UFC Saudi Arabia: Whitaker v. Aliskerov Sat. June 22 Prelims 12PM ET ESPN & ESPN+, Main 3PM ET ABC & ESPN+

[PurpleStorm]

This Saturday it's a fun card headlined by Robert Whitaker versus Ikram Aliskerov: UFC on ABC 6, also known at UFC Saudi Arabia. Don't forget the earlier than usual start time: 12pm ET. What are your thoughts on the card? Predictions, breakdowns, fights you're anticipating? We'll be here all week leading up to the weigh-ins and play by play discussion. Enjoy!

Date/Time: Saturday 06.22.2024 at 12:00 PM ET
U.S. Broadcast: ABC/ESPN+
Preliminary Card: ESPN, ESPN+
Name: UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia
Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ownership: Endeavor
Venue: Kingdom Arena
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Enclosure: Octagon
MMA Bouts: 11

UFC ON ABC 6 - WHITTAKER VS. ALISKEROV​

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
JUN 22, 2024

KINGDOM ARENA, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Main Card ABC/ESPN+ 3:00 PM ET
Prelims ESPN/ESPN+ 12:00 PM ET

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ROBERT WHITTAKER​	IKRAM ALISKEROV​
25-7-0​	15-1-0​

MAIN EVENT: MIDDLEWEIGHT
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MATCH		FIGHTERS
11	Sergei Pavlovich 18-2-0	Heavyweight	Alexander Volkov 37-10-0
10	Kelvin Gastelum 18-9-0	Welterweight	Daniel Rodriguez 17-4-0
9	Muhammadjon Naimov 11-2-0	Featherweight	Unknown Fighter --
8	Johnny Walker 21-8-0	Light Heavyweight	Volkan Oezdemir 19-7-0
7	Sharabutdin Magomedov 12-0-0	Middleweight	Joilton Lutterbach 38-9-0
6	Nasrat Haqparast 16-5-0	Lightweight	Jared Gordon 20-6-0
5	Rinat Fakhretdinov 21-1-1	Welterweight	Nicolas Dalby 23-4-1
4	Kyung Ho Kang 19-10-0	Bantamweight	Muin Gafurov 18-6-0
3	Magomed Gadzhiyasulov 8-0-0	Light Heavyweight	Brendson Ribeiro 15-6-0
2	Sedriques Dumas 9-2-0	Middleweight	Denis Tiuliulin 10-9-0
1	Long Xiao 26-7-0	Bantamweight	Chang Ho Lee 9-1-0

Keith and Ben preview the rapidly shrinking UFC on ABC 6, also known as UFC Saudi Arabia, with detailed predictions and picks for all 12—oops, all 11—fights. Side topics include a proposal for a mini-luchador style MMA promotion, Fedor Emelianenko and Dana White finally finding common ground, and, of course, Bo Nickal.

0:00 Intro: Falling Upwards
6:50 Long Xiao (26-7) vs. Chang Ho Lee (9-1)
15:56 Sedriques Dumas (9-2) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (10-9)
23:02 Magomed Gadzhiyasulov (8-0) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (15-6)
28:55 Kyung Ho Kang (19-10) vs. Muin Gafurov (18-6)
41:32 Rinat Fakhretdinov (21-1-1) vs. Nicolas Dalby (23-4-1)
53:29 Nasrat Haqparast (16-5) vs. Jared Gordon (20-6, 1 NC)
1:09:09 Sharabutdin Magomedov (12-0) vs. Joilton Lutterbach (38-9, 1 NC)
1:23:06 Johnny Walker (21-8, 1 NC) vs. Volkan Oezdemir (19-7)
1:35:08 Kelvin Gastelum (18-9, 1 NC) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (17-4)
1:49:09 Sergei Pavlovich (18-2) vs. Alexander Volkov (37-10)
2:00:58 Robert Whittaker (25-7) vs. Ikram Aliskerov (15-1)
2:18:10 A quick rundown of all the picks



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[Koala]

WAR Shara Putin

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Unknown Fighter..

That guy is one of my all-time favs. Ahhh, the memories.

Naimov has no chance, at all.

Just sayin..



Borz pulling out blew the big stromboni. For myself.. that fight would have answered about 90% of the questions I have about Borz.

It was deep end of the pool shit.

I was already on the record saying I was taking Whittaker. Either by a later finish. Or a comfortable 49-46, or 48-47.

I thought Whittaker would weather the storm. And win 3, 4, and 5. Maybe even 1, or 2? TKO, or Sub by Whittaker was totally in play for Borz’ first 5 round ME, as well.

My call was probably going to be Whittaker by decision. But if he KOd Borz at some point if the fight actually happened. I’d be good with it.

Thanks for the thread @PurpleStorm

Edit.
Missed a few words. lol

 

[blunttruth]

Looking for ward to several of these fights, and any card with both Kelvin Haqparast and Nasrat Gastelum on it should be interesting.

 

[kingmob6]

This card is pretty good!

 

[usernamee]

So tired of Chimaev not coming through... sigh

Aliskerov is another fighter I have been waiting to see again and finally do get to see him in this fight so that's nice.

Rest of the card piques my interest for sure

and then theres the early starting time..........

 

[TITS]

This is a battle to see who has the beast caesar cut.

 

[Tweak896]

Khamzzat really knocked down this card's quality. I'll still watch, but it isn't as epic to me now.

 

[Strict Nine]

Let’s go Bobby!

 

[Luthien]

@HI SCOTT NEWMAN !!

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

@HI SCOTT NEWMAN !!

Lets go!! War Whittaker. I noticed you picked mostly decisions and submissions for the outcome, very wise choice with the new UFC gloves in effect. Lets be honest you couldn't make a hole in cotton candy with those gloves

Its a big shame Khamzat is out again, but anyways looking forward to seeing Whittaker fight as always

Hopefully Gastelum won't have no weight issues again for this fight, he's put on a few large ones recently

 

[Deleted member 585708]

An early one!

I intend to watch all of it, but I admit it's tougher to guarantee when the show starts at 5pm instead of 10pm local time.

For me, all cards should start at 5 pm EST

 

[Neck&Neck]

I love a good early card out here on the West Coast
War Johnny Smooth Walker ! Brave man heading back out to the desert lol
Will be watching with my bowl of Wheaties

 

[Koala]

Tiutiulin vs Dumas seems off

 

[Hotora86]

Aliskerov is from KHK MMA Team, which is the Prince of Bahrain's MMA gym with 90% of the guys being Dagestanis who were granted Bahraini citizenship. Which is pretty fucking interesting.

KHK MMA Team | Gym Page | Tapology

KHK MMA Team is a gym in Manama, Bahrain. View staff, contact info, fight results and news.

www.tapology.com

Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[vinnie245]

Tiutiulin vs Dumas seems off

These cards are falling to fucking bits...

 

[BEATDOWNS]

a lot better than last weekends no-name fest.

 

[Luthien]

@Sixstring Do you want to bet on some fight? Make your TAP already^^

 

[Jackonfire]

Looks like Basharat vs Jackson has been canceled. Down to 11 fights

 

[svmr_db]