A middleweight clash between former champion Robert Whittaker and rising prospect Ikram Aliskerov headlined the UFC’s first event in Saudi Arabia. Whittaker was originally slated to face 11th-ranked Khamzat Chimaev in the headlining bout but Chimaev was forced to withdrawal due to illness. Whittaker entered the fight coming off a decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298 in February. Aliskerov was riding a seven-fight winning streak with his only career loss coming to Chimaev. The two touched gloves and Aliskerov came up short on a front kick. Whittaker pressed forward with a jab
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Robert Whittaker knocks Ikram Aliskerov out in UFC Saudi Arabia main event – MMA Weekly