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Where to Watch UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
Sportsgrid Staff
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UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov marks the UFC’s inaugural event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday, June 22. Fans can catch all the action live with the main card at 3:00 p.m. ET and prelims at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Viewing Options
- Main Card: Available on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and SiriusXM Fight Nation 156 starting at 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Prelims: Broadcast on ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and SiriusXM Fight Nation 156 from 12:00 p.m. ET.
Main Event
- Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov:
- Robert Whittaker: The No. 3 ranked middleweight contender and former UFC middleweight champion boasts a record of 26-7. Following his win over Paulo Costa in February, Whittaker aims for a decisive victory to strengthen his claim for a title shot.
- Ikram Aliskerov: Holding a 15-1 record, Aliskerov is a Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner. With a seven-fight win streak, he seeks to break into the division’s top five with a statement win over the former champion.
Co-Main Event
- Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov:
- Sergei Pavlovich: Ranked No. 3 among heavyweight contenders, Pavlovich has an 18-2 record, with all six of his UFC victories achieved via first-round knockouts. He’s aiming to extend his streak of six wins in his last seven fights.
- Alexander Volkov: Ranked No. 5, Volkov has a 37-10 record and is on a three-fight win streak, all by stoppage. He aims to continue his dominant performances and secure a top position in the heavyweight division.
Commentary Team
- Jon Anik: Play-by-play commentator
- Daniel Cormier: Former two-division champion, color commentator
- Michael Bisping: Former middleweight champion, color commentator
- John Gooden: Reporter
Don’t miss out on the thrilling fights and top-notch commentary at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov. Tune in to your preferred platform and enjoy a night of intense UFC action live from Riyadh!
Programming (All times ET):
| Fri. 6/21 | 11:30 a.m. | UFC Fight Night Pre-Show Presented by Cuervo: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov | ESPN+ |
| 5:00 p.m. | UFC Live Presented by Cuervo: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov | ESPN2 | |
| Sat. 6/22 | 12:00 p.m. | UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov (Prelims) | ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, SiriusXM Fight Nation 156 |
| 3:00 p.m. | UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov (Main Card) | ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, SiriusXM Fight Nation 156 | |
| 6:00 p.m.* | UFC Fight Night Post Show presented by Cuervo: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov | ESPN+ |
*Immediately following the main event
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