Robert Whittaker Knocks Out Ikram Aliskerov in First-Round Main Event at UFC Saudi Arabia

Jun 22, 2024, 09:31 PM

Robert Whittaker delivered a stunning performance at UFC Saudi Arabia, knocking out Ikram Aliskerov in the first-round main event. The fight, held during Riyadh Season, saw Whittaker land a brutal uppercut that ended the match at 1:49 of the opening round. Whittaker, also known as 'The Reaper' and 'Bobby Knuckles,' broke Aliskerov's seven-fight winning streak with this decisive victory. Post-fight, Whittaker declared himself the 'Boogeyman' and 'the best middleweight in the world.' Aliskerov, a highly regarded Russian fighter, was unable to withstand Whittaker's clinical striking.