UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov explained

UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:Kingdom Arena
City:Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Attendance:Not announced[1]
Followingevent:UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2

UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov (also known as UFC on ABC 6) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 22, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[2]

Background

The promotion was originally expected to make its Saudi Arabia debut at an event on March 2, 2024,[3] [4] but on January 24, Saudi Arabia's chairman of General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh announced the event had been officially postponed until this date, citing "a decision to reschedule was taken to ensure the best caliber of talent will be available to participate".[2]

A middleweight title eliminator bout between former UFC Middleweight Champion (also welterweight winner) Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev was expected to headline the event.[5] However, Chimaev withdrew due to an illness and was replaced by Ikram Aliskerov, who was scheduled to fight a week earlier at .[6]

A middleweight bout between Sharabutdin Magomedov and Ihor Potieria was expected to take place at the event.[5] However, Potieria was pulled to face Michel Pereira at UFC 301.[7] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Joilton Lutterbach.[8] In turn, Lutterbach was pulled out on June 19 by the anti-doping commission because of a substance found in his urine and replaced by Antonio Trócoli, who was scheduled to face Aliskerov a week earlier.[9]

Said Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Montel Jackson in a bantamweight bout.[10] However, Nurmagomedov pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Farid Basharat.[11] In turn, it was reported that Basharat was unable to compete due to an injury and the bout was scrapped.[12] [13]

Abu Azaitar was scheduled to face Denis Tiuliulin in a middleweight bout.[14] However, Azaitar was replaced by Sedriques Dumas due to an injury.[13] In turn, the bout between Dumas and Tiuliulin was postponed to due to visa reasons related to Dumas.[15] [16]

A featherweight bout between Muhammad Naimov and Melsik Baghdasaryan was expected to take place at the main card.[17] However, Baghdasaryan pulled out during fight week due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder.[18] He was replaced by Felipe Lima.[19]

Former interim UFC Middleweight Championship challenger (also middleweight winner) Kelvin Gastelum and Daniel Rodriguez were originally scheduled to meet in a welterweight bout, but it was changed to middleweight during fight week as Gastelum had issues cutting weight.[20]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[22]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UFC on ABC 6 post-event facts: Robert Whittaker closes in on Anderson Silva record. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-06-23. 2024-06-24.
  2. Web site: Saudi Arabia announces new date for inaugural UFC event in Riyadh. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-01-24. 2024-01-24.
  3. Web site: UFC announces inaugural Saudi Arabia event coming in March 2024. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2023-10-11. 2023-10-11.
  4. Web site: UFC books first card in Saudi Arabia for March 2024. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Damon Martin. 2023-10-11. 2023-10-11.
  5. Web site: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker set as main event, 4 more fights announced for UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin. 2024-03-28. 2024-03-28.
  6. Web site: Khamzat Chimaev out; Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov set as new UFC on ABC 6 headliner. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-06-13. 2024-06-13.
  7. Web site: Ihor Potieria steps in to fight Michel Pereira at UFC 301. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2024-04-09. 2024-04-09.
  8. Web site: 'Bullet' booking: Shara Magomedov gets 48-fight veteran newcomer for UFC Saudi Arabia. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2024-05-20. 2024-05-20.
  9. Web site: Shara Magomedov gets new opponent for Saturday's UFC on ABC 6. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Danny Segura. 2024-06-19. 2024-06-19.
  10. Web site: Montel Jackson vs. Said Nurmagomedov booked for UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22. sherdog.com. David Andrew. 2024-04-06. 2024-05-20.
  11. Web site: UFC Saudi Arabia adds several bouts for Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev card. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck. 2024-05-20. 2024-05-20.
  12. Web site: Alexander Behunin. 2024-06-14. Disaster! UFC Saudi Arabia loses another fight. 2024-06-15. mmamania.com.
  13. Web site: Updates to UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov. ufc.com. Staff. 2024-06-14. 2024-06-15.
  14. Web site: UFC matchmaking bulletin (5/20-5/26): Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov gets new opponent for UFC Saudi Arabia. mmanews.com. Harvey Leonard. 2024-05-26. 2024-06-15.
  15. Web site: Jay Anderson. 2024-06-17. SD Dumas says he's out of UFC Saudia Arabia fight with Denis Tiuliulin. 2024-06-18. cagesidepress.com.
  16. Web site: UFC summer schedule mapped out with 11 events in five cities. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-06-24. 2024-06-24.
  17. Web site: Muhammad Naimov vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan booked for UFC on ABC 6. mmaaldia.com. Diego Martinez. 2024-04-09. 2024-04-09.
  18. Web site: Melsik Baghdasaryan out of UFC Saudi Arabia due to injury. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee. 2024-06-17. 2024-06-17.
  19. Web site: Jay Anderson. 2024-06-17. Oktagon champ Felipe Lima steps in against Muhammad Naimov at UFC Saudi Arabia. 2024-06-17 . cagesidepress.com.
  20. Web site: Daniel Rodriguez agrees to 185 pounds after Kelvin Gastelum admits struggle to make 170 for UFC Saudi Arabia. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Farah Hannoun. 2024-06-20. 2024-06-20.
  21. Web site: UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2024-03-28.
  22. Web site: Chris Taylor. 2024-06-22. UFC Saudi Arabia Bonus Report: Robert Whittaker one of four ‘POTN’ winners. 2024-06-22 . bjpenn.com.

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