A standout moment in the UFC Saudi Arabia event was Robert Whittaker’s remarkable performance against Ikram Aliskerov in the main fight. This showcased Whittaker’s prowess as one of the top middleweight fighters globally. The speculation now centers on whether this strong victory will propel him to contend against the winner of the upcoming UFC 305 bout featuring Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya for the middleweight championship, or set up a future face-off with Sean Strickland.
In the aftermath of the event in Riydah, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Eric Jackman delve into Whittaker’s swift defeat of Aliskerov, analyze Aliskerov’s future career trajectory, and ponder Whittaker’s next strategic moves. They also provide insights on Alexander Volkov’s significant win over Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event, Kelvin Gastelum’s redemption with a victory against Daniel Rodriguez, the anticipation for Paige VanZant’s appearance in Power Slap, and other event highlights.
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