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Official results of the UFC Fight Night main event between Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori
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    Official results of the UFC Fight Night main event between Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori

    The UFC is in Saudi Arabia for the first time with former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker welcoming Ikram Aliskerov to the top tier of the 185-pound division.

    Whittaker was initially supposed to face Khamzat Chimaev before the undefeated star withdrew from the event last week due to illness and was replaced by Aliskerov who is thrust into the main event spotlight in only his third UFC appearance.

    Russian heavyweight knockout artists Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov are to meet in the co-main event of an intriguing main card that also features popular veterans Kelvin Gastelum and Johnny Walker.

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    Watch UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov on SN360 and Sportsnet+, with main card coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT on Saturday, June 22.

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    Below are the official results from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh:

    MAIN CARD

    — Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov

    — Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov

    — Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez

    — Sharabutdin Magomedov def. Antonio Trocoli

    — Volkan Oezdemir def. Johnny Walker by knockout at 2:28 of Round 1

    PRELIMINARY CARD

    Nasrat Haqparast def. Jared Gordon by split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)

    Felipe Lima def. Muhammad Naimov by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:15 of Round 3

    Rinat Fakhretdinov def. Nicolas Dalby by split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)

    Muin Gafurov def. Kang Kyung-ho by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

    Magomed Gadzhiyasulov def. Brendson Ribeiro by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

    Lee Chang-ho def. Xiao Long by split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)

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    UFC Cage Locks: Is Robert Whittaker too much, too soon for Ikram Aliskerov?

    In a highly anticipated showdown, Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori faced off in the main event of UFC Fight Night. Both fighters came into the bout with impressive records and a lot on the line. Whittaker, the former middleweight champion, was looking to solidify his place as the top contender in the division, while Vettori was aiming to make a statement with a win over the former champ.

    The fight was a back-and-forth battle from the opening bell, with both fighters landing significant strikes and showcasing their skills in all areas of the game. Whittaker’s speed and precision striking were on display, while Vettori’s relentless pressure and grappling prowess kept the former champ on his toes.

    In the end, it was Whittaker who emerged victorious, earning a unanimous decision victory over Vettori. The judges scored the fight 48-47, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Whittaker, who put on a masterful performance to secure the win.

    With this victory, Whittaker solidifies his place as the top contender in the middleweight division and sets himself up for a potential rematch with current champion Israel Adesanya. As for Vettori, he showed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the division and will no doubt be looking to bounce back from this loss and make another run at the title.

    Overall, the main event between Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori was a thrilling and competitive fight that showcased the talent and skill of both fighters. Fans can expect to see more exciting matchups from these two warriors in the future as they continue their quest for UFC gold.